County

Garfield County Sheriff

Vote for: 1
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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

Kristopher Lee TaylorStates No Party Preference
- Proposes growth opportunities and local recruiting to retain deputies
- Supports an office where deputies feel supported and valued
- Pledges to keep communities safe and strengthen the office
Calvin DansereauStates No Party Preference
- Pledges collaboration with local government and justice partners
- Supports community relationships as the basis of public safety

Government & transparency

Kristopher Lee TaylorStates No Party Preference
No documented position found.
Calvin DansereauStates No Party Preference
- Pledges accountability and transparency in the sheriff's office

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.