What party is Matt Turner?

Matt Turner is running as a Republican.

Who is Matt Turner running against?

Fabian Rodriguez, for Weld County Sheriff.

How much money has Matt Turner raised?

$51K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Matt Turner?

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

Matt Turner

Republican · Candidate for Weld 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 Weld 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 Weld 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 Matt Turner

Captain, Weld County Sheriff's Office. A captain with the Weld County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked since 2012, including as public information officer, detentions sergeant and patrol sergeant, per CBS Colorado. He is a U.S. Army veteran who received the Purple Heart after deploying to Iraq. The seat is open; term-limited Sheriff Steve Reams is not running for it.

What they say they'll focus on:

Reducing drug crime
Serving outstanding warrants
Modernizing the office with new technology
Physical and mental health support for staff
Community engagement and education

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 Matt Turner that we can reliably source yet.

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

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Funding

$51K raised, $900 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Steven Wells	$2,850
Mark Weinmaster	$2,850
Joshua Wells	$2,850
John Warren	$2,850
Art Gutterson	$2,850
Alex Rettmer	$2,850
Aj Dejager	$2,850
Ryan Scallan	$2,000

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-07.

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Quick answers

What party is Matt Turner?: Matt Turner is running as a Republican.
What does the Weld 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 Matt Turner running against?: Fabian Rodriguez, for Weld County Sheriff.
How much money has Matt Turner raised?: $51K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Matt Turner?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Matt Turner's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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