Patrick Barry

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 Carver 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 Carver 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 Patrick Barry

Chief deputy sheriff, Carver County. A Mayer resident with nearly 28 years in law enforcement, 23 of them with the Carver County Sheriff's Office, where he has served as patrol deputy, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and now chief deputy. He has also served as a planning commissioner and charter commissioner.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Public safety and community partnerships
• Mental health response in the community and the jail
• Recruit, retain and support staff

In their own words: CC Local News questionnaire

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

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Patrick Barry only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: CC Local News questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

What does the Carver 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 Patrick Barry running against?

Jessica Heger, for Carver County Sheriff.

Should I vote for Patrick Barry?

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