Shane Manwaring is the Republican candidate for Salt Lake County Sheriff in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Democrat Rosie Rivera.

Manwaring won 66% of the delegate vote at the Salt Lake County Republican convention to secure the nomination, according to the DOERS Network.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
  • Military service: Retired U.S. Army Aviation Colonel, according to his campaign. Colonel in the Utah Army National Guard, according to BallotReady.
  • Law enforcement background: More than 23 years of law enforcement experience, according to his campaign.

Experience and public service

Manwaring served as a law enforcement officer at the Unified Police Department, according to his campaign website. BallotReady lists him as a lieutenant at the Greater Salt Lake City Police Department and a colonel in the Utah Army National Guard.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Manwaring's campaign materials and his responses on BallotReady. They are the candidate's own statements.

Criminal justice and public safety

Manwaring said he would strengthen jail operations to meet the highest standards for safety, compliance and professional management. He said he would focus on secure facilities, disciplined operations and clear accountability at every level.

He said the rule of law must be enforced consistently and without hesitation. He pledged to support deputies in holding criminals accountable and said he would reject policies that weaken consequences for repeat offenders. He said every employee of the sheriff's office must understand they serve the public.

Constitutional rights

Manwaring described himself as a constitutional conservative. He said he would defend residents' rights, uphold the rule of law and lead the sheriff's office with what he called integrity, strength and servant leadership. His focus, he said, is putting Salt Lake County families first.

Endorsements

The following endorsement was identified in reviewed campaign and public sources:

  • DOERS Network — The organization said Manwaring's "bold vision for jail expansion, government efficiency, and servant leadership represents the reform Salt Lake County public safety urgently needs," according to its endorsement page.

Candidate information was drawn from Manwaring's campaign website, social media accounts, BallotReady profile data and the DOERS Network endorsement page. Policy positions are the candidate's own responses. The Sandy Herald did not interview the candidate for this profile.