Sheriff / Coroner
Fergus County, Montana
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Cole Eades is a former Fergus County sheriff deputy who served seven years with the department. He wants a more open, accountable Sheriff's Office that reaches small towns across the county and keeps its chaplain and Special Olympics programs.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Ryan Peterson is the Fergus County Sheriff/Coroner, in office since 2023. He focuses on mental health crisis response, a child advocacy center, and mutual-aid work with nearby counties to cover a large rural area.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for
Source: fergusmt.gov