What party is Dan Covault?

Dan Covault is running as an Independent.

Who is Dan Covault running against?

Lane Keith Masters, for San Miguel County Sheriff.

How much money has Dan Covault raised?

$6,789 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Dan Covault?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Dan Covault's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Dan Covault

Independent · Candidate for San Miguel County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

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 San Miguel 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 San Miguel 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.

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 Dan Covault that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Dan Covault yet.

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Funding

$6,789 raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Stuart Brown	$1,400
Erin Ries	$1,000
Nicholas Xavier	$650
Raymond Cossey	$600
Richard Oursler	$500
Harley Brooke-Hitching	$500
Scott Burger	$425
Anne Brown	$250

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-14.

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Lane Keith Masters · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Dan Covault?: Dan Covault is running as an Independent.
What does the San Miguel 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 Dan Covault running against?: Lane Keith Masters, for San Miguel County Sheriff.
How much money has Dan Covault raised?: $6,789 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Dan Covault?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Dan Covault's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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