John Hazelton

Where they are running

• Local offices on the Minnesota ballot
• Minnesota

Also running

• Charles Rolbiecki

Where they stand

Community partnership: Hazelton supports making the Sheriff’s Office a partnership with the community rather than a fortress.

Transparency: Hazelton identifies transparency as a foundation of a safer community and a key part of his vision for the Sheriff’s Office.

Empathy: Hazelton views empathy as a foundation of a safer community and part of his approach to the Sheriff’s Office.

In the news

Meet John Hazelton, Winona County Sheriff candidate (postbulletin.com, Oct 3, 2026)

Hazelton, Rolbiecki running for Winona County Sheriff (winonapost.com, Sep 17, 2026)

Second candidate enters Winona County sheriff race (postbulletin.com, May 29, 2026)