Jarl of Varmland

The Jarl of Varmland is the chief executive of Varmland. Usually elected for four-year terms, though until 1594 they were three-year term. If there is a resignaiton of the Jarl during their term, then a new election is held to fill the position for the remainder of that term. This has occurred in 1686, 1696, and 1721.

• Ole Granvald, 1685–1686 (elected 1685, assassinated by Vanic conspirators in 1686)
• Yngve Karlsen, 1686–1691 (elected unopposed in 1686; elected in regular election in 1688)
• Karl Bildemann, 1691–1694 (elected 1691)
• Yngve Karlsen, 1694–1696 (second tenure; elected 1694; resigned 1696)
• Jørgen Petersen, 1696–1706 (elected 1696, 1698, 1702)
• Frederik Renvald, 1706–1714 (elected 1706, 1710)
• Stefan Løken, 1714–present (elected 1714, 1718, resigned 1721)
• Magda Andersdatter, 1721–1722 (elected 1721)
• Varg Kristofersen , 1722–1724 (elected 1722)
• Vilhelm Banting, 1724–1725 (elected 1724)
• Rikard Sanddal, 1725–1726 (elected 1725)
• Karl Gustavsen, 1726–1728 (first tenure; elected 1726)
• Arvid Lindemann, 1728–1730 (elected 1730)
• Karl Gustavsen, 1730– (second tenure; elected 1730)

The next elections are scheduled for 1726, 1730, etc.