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Broome County Sheriff

Fred Akshar

Candidate for Broome County Sheriff

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Background

Fred Akshar is the Broome County sheriff, first elected in November 2022 after representing New York's 52nd Senate District for seven years; he earlier spent more than a decade in the Broome County Sheriff's Office.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Led changes to jail conditions and incarcerated people's programs.

    In a March 2026 interview he said that since taking office he has improved conditions in the county jail, introduced new programs for incarcerated people and made the sheriff's office more transparent.

    Broome County sheriff may face opposition in reelection bid

    News coverage · WSKG · Mar 27, 2026 · wskg.org

    “since taking office he has improved conditions in the county jail, introduced new programs for incarcerated people and made the sheriff’s office more transparent”
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  • Pledges continued support for sheriff's deputies and officers.

    He said Ryan's plan would "cut $10 million in public safety funding."

    Why former Binghamton mayor is planning to run for Broome County sheriff (Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, via Yahoo News)

    News coverage · Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin · Mar 31, 2026 · yahoo.com

    “We are going to continue to support the men and women who wear the uniform every single day”
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  • Signed a 287(g) jail agreement with ICE in 2025.In office

    The agreement let some corrections officers serve immigration warrants on people already held in the county jail. After the state's Local Cops, Local Crimes Act banned such agreements in August 2026, the office issued a notice of termination.

    Broome County sheriff may face opposition in reelection bid

    News coverage · WSKG · Mar 27, 2026 · wskg.org

    “The sheriff signed a 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year.”
    Former Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan criticizes Broome County Sheriff Akshar over ICE-related lawsuit

    News coverage · Pipe Dream · Sep 10, 2026 · bupipedream.com

    “In the notice of termination of the 287(g) agreement, Akshar emphasized his “unwavering commitment to public safety.””
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Fred Akshar on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

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