Section 10. Election of County Sheriffs

Election of County Sheriffs

(1) Each county shall have an office of county sheriff.

(2) The office of county sheriff is an elected office.

(3) Their term of office shall be four years from the first day of January next after their election.

Summary: Establishing that every county shall elect a sheriff to serve for four-year terms

Election Date: November 5, 2024

Votes For Ratification: 1,165,753

Votes Against Ratification: 244,196

Percent for Ratification: 83%

Percent Against Ratification: 17%

Notes: New section

Amendment Source: 2023 HJR 10

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/1qfkcgz0nqw8ivglv7qzcjt0hweh5rc4