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Gerard T. Ritter

Republican · Candidate for Vilas County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

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.

1 candidate ran for Vilas 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 Vilas 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.

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Quick answers

What party is Gerard T. Ritter?: Gerard T. Ritter is running as a Republican.
What does the Vilas 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.
Should I vote for Gerard T. Ritter?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Gerard T. Ritter's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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