Gary Ruhl is the County Sheriff, in Richland County, North Dakota. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Gary Ruhl?

County Sheriff is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Gary Ruhl.

Where does Gary Ruhl stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Gary Ruhl. 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 Gary Ruhl? County Sheriff, Richland County

Gary Ruhl is the County Sheriff.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Sheriff · Richland County Sheriff	Gary Ruhl source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Gary Ruhl 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

Gary Ruhl ran for Richland County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Gary Ruhl?: Gary Ruhl is the County Sheriff, in Richland County, North Dakota. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Gary Ruhl?: County Sheriff is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Gary Ruhl.
Where does Gary Ruhl stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Gary Ruhl. 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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