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September 27, 2023
Run for County Sheriff in Arapahoe County, CO
Election Date: Jun 30, 2026Filing Deadline: Apr 6, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $111,100.00
- Filing period: Feb 2, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
- Positions: Arapahoe County SheriffArapahoe County Sheriff
Job description
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the unincorporated areas of a county and is responsible for maintaining the peace and enforcing the criminal laws of the state. The sheriff supports the county court system and is required to serve and execute processes, subpoenas, writs, and orders as directed by the court. The sheriff oversees the operation of the county jail, and must maintain and feed prisoners. The sheriff is also the fire warden for prairie or forest fires in the county and is responsible for county search and rescue functions.
Eligibility requirements
(1) Every person who is eighteen years of age or older on the date of the next election and who has the following qualifications is entitled to register to vote at all elections: (a) The person is a citizen of the United States; and (b) The person has resided in this state twenty-two days immediately prior to the election at which the person intends to vote (2) (a) (I) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, upon satisfactory proof of age, every person who is otherwise qualified to register and is sixteen years of age or older but will not have reached eighteen years of age by the date of the next election may preregister and update his or her preregistered information by any means authorized in this article for persons eighteen years of age or older. Upon reaching eighteen years of age, the person is automatically registered.
FAQ
How often is County Sheriff elected?
The position of County Sheriff is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Arapahoe County, CO?
Within 10 days of announcing candidacy, candidates must file a candidate affidavit and voluntary spending acceptance
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk & Recorder's office.
Where is the filing office?
5334 S. Prince St. Littleton 80120-1136.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 303-795-4511.
How do I get started running for County Sheriff?
You can start running for County Sheriff by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Sheriff includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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