James D Lester

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.

3 candidates ran for Delta 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 Delta 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 James D Lester

Retired law enforcement officer. Has worked in law enforcement for more than 40 years, much of it with the Delta County Sheriff's Office, and previously owned a lawn care business. He is running unaffiliated.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Mentor and train sheriff's office staff
• Build partnerships with other agencies
• Community engagement, with deputies who know the people they serve

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 James D Lester that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for James D Lester yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$5,303 raised, $5,003 self-funded.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-07-24.

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Also running

• Quinn Archibeque · Republican
• Demitri Stelter · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is James D Lester?

James D Lester is running as an Independent.

What does the Delta 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 James D Lester running against?

Quinn Archibeque and Demitri Stelter, for Delta County Sheriff.

How much money has James D Lester raised?

$5,303 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for James D Lester?

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