Dale J. Schmidt

Republican · Candidate for Dodge County Sheriff · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

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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.

1 candidate ran for Dodge County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Dodge County's sheriff's office has an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Warrant Service Officer (signed September 29, 2026).

  • Warrant Service Officer: serving ICE administrative warrants on people already held in the county jail.

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.

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Quick answers

What party is Dale J. Schmidt?
Dale J. Schmidt is running as a Republican.
Is Dale J. Schmidt the incumbent?
Yes. Dale J. Schmidt currently holds this office.
What does the Dodge 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.
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