County Sheriff
Pembina 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 · Incumbent
Cory Mortensen has been interim Pembina County Sheriff since June 1, 2026, when the county commission appointed him after Sheriff Terry Meidinger retired. Mortensen has worked in the sheriff's office since 2016 and was its chief deputy earlier in 2026.
Nonpartisan
Marcus Ramsay served as chief deputy of the Pembina County Sheriff's Office until January 2026.
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov