Mower County Sheriff
Mower County, Minnesota
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
Steven Sandvik has been Mower County sheriff since 2019, after more than 20 years in other roles in the Sheriff's Office. He points to a staff wellness program, take-home squad cars for every deputy, and careful use of taxpayer money.
Nonpartisan
TJ Lynch is a captain in the Mower County Sheriff's Office, which he joined in 2014, and earlier helped set up the Lyle Police Department and served as its chief. His priorities include building community trust and mental health support for residents and staff.
Source: co.mower.mn.us