Derek Olson is the Sheriff, Chippewa County, in Chippewa County, Minnesota. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Derek Olson?

Sheriff is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Derek Olson.

Where does Derek Olson stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Derek Olson. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Derek Olson? Sheriff, Chippewa County

Derek Olson is the Sheriff, Chippewa County.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
Sheriff · Chippewa County Sheriff	Derek Olson source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

Chippewa County Sheriff's website (contact the office there) · everyone on it

Where Derek Olson stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

2026 election

Derek Olson ran for Chippewa County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Derek Olson?: Derek Olson is the Sheriff, Chippewa County, in Chippewa County, Minnesota. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Derek Olson?: Sheriff is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Derek Olson.
Where does Derek Olson stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Derek Olson. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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