Oneida County Sheriff Race 2026: Jared Pearl Leads Rob Maciol, Claims Win
The sheriff runs the county jail, road patrols in towns without their own police and courthouse security, so a change at the top after 15 years affects every town in Oneida County.
Republican Jared Pearl declared victory in the Oneida County sheriff's race on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, finishing about 1,800 votes ahead of Democratic incumbent Robert Maciol in unofficial results, the Daily Sentinel reported. Maciol had not conceded as of late Tuesday.
| Candidate | Lines | Votes (unofficial) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Pearl | Republican, Conservative | 39,027 | 51.2% |
| Robert Maciol (incumbent) | Democratic | 37,185 | 48.8% |
Maciol has been sheriff since 2011 and was seeking a fifth four-year term. Pearl, a first-time candidate, has spent more than 30 years in public safety. If the count holds through the Board of Elections canvass, he takes office Jan. 1, 2027.
Absentee, affidavit and military ballots are still to be counted. Follow updates on the Oneida County Board of Elections results page.
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