The race for Door County sheriff this fall now includes the incumbent after Tammy Sternard announced her bid for a third term Thursday.
Sternard has served as Door County sheriff since 2018, when she defeated former Door County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Pat McCarty to replace retiring Sheriff Steve Delarwelle. Before becoming sheriff, she served in the department for 25 years, including 10 as an administrator.
Sternard said she began considering her future after others entered the race, following more than 30 years in law enforcement. With several key personnel within the department retiring or nearing retirement, she cited the transition to newer staff across all areas of operations as a reason to seek another term, aiming to provide stability and mentorship.
Sternard is the fourth candidate to enter the race, joining Door County Sheriff’s Deputy Curt Vandertie, Door County Sheriff’s Department Professional Standards Capt. Carl Waterstreet, and former Denver police officer Randy Wagner.
Candidates have until June 1 to file the necessary paperwork ahead of the Aug. 11 partisan primary and the Nov. 3 general election.
