Steven Sandvik

Where they are running

• Local offices on the Minnesota ballot
• Minnesota

Also running

• Tj Lynch

Where they stand

Leadership and fiscal responsibility: Sandvik supports continuing experienced leadership focused on strengthening public safety, supporting Sheriff's Office staff, and responsibly managing taxpayer resources.

Public safety standard: Sandvik evaluates budget allocations and public safety strategies according to whether they make Mower County safer, pursuing measures that do so and rejecting those that do not.

Officer wellness: Sandvik supports wellness and resiliency resources for Sheriff's Office employees and their immediate families, including anonymous counseling access and peer support.

In the news

"We're scrambling to find barricades": Mower County Sheriff warns drivers not to ignore flooded road closures (kaaltv.com, Jul 2, 2026)

Mower County: Sandvik to be new sheriff (postbulletin.com, Nov 6, 2018)