WASHBURN COUNTY, WI — Republican candidate for Washburn County Sheriff, Jason “Bart” Bartholomew, will join Ben Dryden live on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:30a CST for a special “Meet The Candidate” edition of DrydenWire Live.
The live-stream conversation will air on DrydenWire’s Facebook page and is expected to run approximately 45 to 60 minutes in DrydenWire’s familiar long-form, conversational format — giving viewers an opportunity to get to know the candidate beyond just campaign talking points.
As with all of Ben Dryden’s live shows, the discussion will be relaxed and wide-ranging, touching on both professional and personal topics, while also covering issues important to Washburn County voters ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Viewers watching live will also be able to submit questions for Bartholomew in the Facebook comments during the broadcast.
A full replay of the conversation will be published later Friday on DrydenWire.com and on DrydenWire’s YouTube channel.
Bartholomew announced his candidacy for Washburn County Sheriff in December 2025. A 20-year veteran of the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, Bartholomew currently serves as an Investigator and has held numerous roles throughout his career, including Jailer/Dispatcher, Patrol Deputy, Special Response Team member and Team Leader, and Field Training Officer program developer.
Bartholomew has emphasized strengthening community trust, supporting and training deputies, responsible resource management, and ensuring taxpayers receive value from their public safety investment as key priorities of his campaign.
Bartholomew is seeking to become Washburn County’s next sheriff following current Sheriff Dennis Stuart announcing he would not seek a third term and would be resigning as sheriff on June 12, 2026.
The primary election is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Following the primary, the general election will be held on November 3, 2026.
Last Update: May 28, 2026 10:26 am CDT
