Kevin Scott Edling

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Arapahoe County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Arapahoe County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

About Kevin Scott Edling

Law enforcement officer (27-year Denver Police Department veteran). The Republican nominee, a 27-year Denver Police Department veteran who has served more than 30 years in the Colorado Air National Guard, including as commander of the 140th Security Forces Squadron. He holds a master's in education from Colorado State University and ran for sheriff in 2022.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Reduce crime and lower insurance rates by arresting car thieves
• Remove unregistered and expired-plate vehicles from local roads
• Partner with the Aurora Police Department on its chase policy
• Restore ethics, integrity and honor to the Sheriff's Office
• Says he does not want to be "the sheriff with the nicest jail in Colorado"

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Kevin Scott Edling that we can reliably source yet.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$6,865 raised.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-25.

More about Kevin Scott Edling

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• Tyler Scott Brown · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Kevin Scott Edling?

Kevin Scott Edling is running as a Republican.

What does the Arapahoe County Sheriff seat do?

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

Who is Kevin Scott Edling running against?

Tyler Scott Brown, for Arapahoe County Sheriff.

How much money has Kevin Scott Edling raised?

$6,865 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Kevin Scott Edling?

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