Published by Paul Ivinskas
Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Avery Lee Olsen

Candidate, San Juan County Sheriff · Democratic

Eastern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Avery Lee Olsen is a candidate for San Juan County Sheriff. The ballot lists Avery Lee Olsen, Democratic.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Lehi Lacy (incumbent)Republican
Avery Lee OlsenDemocratic

Listed in ballot order. Source: San Juan County Staff Directory. 2026 election guide

Background

Avery Lee Olsen’s candidate statement describes a law-enforcement career based in San Juan County. He says he joined the Monticello Police Department in 2011 and spent nearly a decade working there before transferring to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office in 2020. The statement says he continues to serve in that office while seeking election as sheriff. Olsen’s campaign emphasizes proactive policing, accountability, stronger support for deputies and greater engagement between law enforcement and the communities it serves.

Source: sanjuanutahdems.com · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Avery Lee Olsen yet.

Sources

  1. San Juan County Notice of Candidates 8/31/2026 (linked from 2026 General Election Candidate List page)
  2. sanjuanutahdems.com

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