Stanek to run for Sheriff again in 2018

(KMSP) - Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek announced Saturday he will run for sheriff again in 2018.

Stanek made the announcement on his Facebook page Saturday afternoon. He wrote that serving as a peace officer is his life’s calling.

There had been speculation about whether or not Stanek would try and run for governor as a republican. Currently, there are seven GOP candidates that have registered for the state campaign finance board.