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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Public officials and candidates

Jim Winder

Candidate, Grand County Sheriff · Unaffiliated

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Eastern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Jim Winder is a candidate for Grand County Sheriff. The ballot lists Jim Winder, Unaffiliated.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Jamison Wiggins (incumbent)Unaffiliated
Jim WinderUnaffiliated

Listed in ballot order. Source: Grand County Sheriff's Office page. 2026 election guide

Career and education

Jim Winder's BallotReady candidate profile lists this work history: Utah Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands, Division Law Enforcement Chief (2022 - 2024); Salt Lake County, Chief Of Investigations (2019 - 2021); Moab City, Chief of Police (2017 - 2019); Salt Lake County, Sheriff (2006 - 2017). [1]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 27, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

  1. BallotReady candidate profile: Jim Winder · Candidate statement

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Jim Winder yet.

Sources

  1. Grand County 2026 General Election Certification (Clerk/Auditor)

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