Shawn Fielders

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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 Sanders 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 Sanders 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 Shawn Fielders

Sanders County Sheriff. Sanders County sheriff for the past four years and seeking a second term. He began as a reserve deputy in an Oregon sheriff's office in 1986, later working patrol, marine patrol and SWAT, and served on a security team for two ambassadors in Iraq; he cites 30 years of sheriff's office experience.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Protect patrol staffing so the county is never down to one deputy on duty
• Treat drugs as the county's biggest threat
• A business-like working relationship with the county commissioners
• Strict limits on any use of Flock cameras
• Plan for replacing the aging jail, sheriff's office and dispatch building

In their own words: Sanders County Ledger 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 Shawn Fielders 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: Sanders County Ledger questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Shawn Fielders the incumbent?

Yes. Shawn Fielders currently holds this office.

What does the Sanders 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 Shawn Fielders running against?

Lanny Hensley, for Sanders County Sheriff.

Should I vote for Shawn Fielders?

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