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County Sheriff

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 · Incumbent

Kurt Schwind has been Nelson County sheriff since an appointment in January 2023, after serving as a deputy in the same department.

Source: vip.sos.nd.gov