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County Sheriff in Summit County, Colorado
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- May 14, 2026 - July 9, 2026
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County Sheriff
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, registered elector, have been a resident of the county for at least 1 year prior to the election, and have a high school diploma or equivalent or a college degree.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirements: at least 20% of the votes cast in the previous primary election for that office. If there was no primary, 20% of the votes cast at most recent General Election where there was a candidate for that office (Major party candidates); 750 or 2% of the votes cast, whichever is less for all candidates for that office in the most recent General Election (Minor party and unaffiliated candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk & Recorder's office.
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