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Adams County Sheriff

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement outside city police departments and, in most counties, the jail.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Dale J. WagnerPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to recruit and retain quality employees
    • Pledges training and modern equipment for staff
    • Supports youth and family outreach programs
    • Pledges to seek funding for jail improvements

  • Matthew CarlsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports public safety built on accountability and community trust
    • Supports community service beyond officers' shifts

Government & transparency

  • Dale J. WagnerPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Matthew CarlsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports leadership that listens and stays connected

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.