Brent Davison
Candidate for Clinton County Sheriff
Background
- Occupation
- Retired New York State Police major
- Campaign website
- brentforccsheriff.com
Retired New York State Police major and former Troop B commander with 29 years in the State Police, 20 years of U.S. Army service and prior work with the state Department of Corrections; he lost the 2025 special election for the 115th Assembly District.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports proactive patrols, marine patrols and school safety.
ReportBrent Davison Campaign for Clinton County Sheriff Focuses on Experience, Integrity, Leadership and AccountabilityCampaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Aug 19, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
“proactive and visible patrols, traffic and school safety, community education, marine patrols, and strong partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies”
Supports community education on drugs, vaping and online predators.
ReportBrent Davison Campaign for Clinton County Sheriff Focuses on Experience, Integrity, Leadership and AccountabilityCampaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Aug 19, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
“He also supports community education addressing drugs, alcohol, vaping, internet crimes, online predators and scams.”
Supports more training and resources for deputies and jail staff.
ReportBrent Davison Outlines Five-Point Public Safety Plan for Clinton County Sheriff's OfficeCampaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Apr 29, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
“equipping personnel with the training, resources, and leadership necessary to perform their duties safely and effectively”
Government & transparency
Pledges not to tolerate sexual harassment or retaliation in office.
ReportBrent Davison Campaign for Clinton County Sheriff Focuses on Experience, Integrity, Leadership and AccountabilityCampaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Aug 19, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
“Davison has pledged that sexual harassment, threats, retaliation and other conduct that harms employees or undermines public trust will not be tolerated.”
Pledges equal treatment of patrol, corrections and civil divisions.
ReportBrent Davison Campaign for Clinton County Sheriff Focuses on Experience, Integrity, Leadership and AccountabilityCampaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Aug 19, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
“As Sheriff, I will treat each division equally and lead the entire organization.”
Courts & justice
Pledges appropriate medical care and supervision in the county jail.
ReportBrent Davison Campaign for Clinton County Sheriff Focuses on Experience, Integrity, Leadership and AccountabilityCampaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Aug 19, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
“emphasizes safety, professionalism, appropriate medical care, proper supervision, training and accountability within the correctional environment”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brent Davison on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates and propositions)
Election filing · Clinton County Board of Elections · clintoncountyny.gov
- Sample Ballots, General Election 2026 (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Clinton County Board of Elections · clintoncountyny.gov
- Former State Police commander to run for Clinton County sheriff
News coverage · North Country Public Radio · Mar 11, 2026 · northcountrypublicradio.org
- Brent Davison for Clinton County Sheriff
Campaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · brentforccsheriff.com
- Brent Davison Campaign for Clinton County Sheriff Focuses on Experience, Integrity, Leadership and Accountability
Campaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Aug 19, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
- Brent Davison Outlines Five-Point Public Safety Plan for Clinton County Sheriff's Office
Campaign website · Brent Davison for Sheriff · Apr 29, 2026 · brentforccsheriff.com
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