County Sheriff
Walsh 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
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Eric Braathen's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Ronald Jurgens joined the Walsh County Sheriff's Office in 1991 and has been sheriff since 2014. Jurgens leads the North Dakota Sheriffs' and Deputies Association board and names deputy recruitment and retention as a top challenge.
Sources: vip.sos.nd.gov · resultsnd.sos.nd.gov