County Sheriff
McKenzie County, North Dakota
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
John Hance brings more than 30 years of combined military, corrections, private security and law enforcement experience. Hance's priorities are stronger leadership, organizational culture and accountability in law enforcement, plus closer ties with the community and public safety partners.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Matthew Johansen has been McKenzie County Sheriff since 2019 after serving as a deputy in several North Dakota counties. Johansen highlights public safety, community partnerships and keeping the agency's operations in step with one of the state's fastest-growing counties.
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov