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Sheriff, Person County

Jason (Skeet) Wilborn

Candidate for Sheriff, Person County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Person County Sheriff

Person County Sheriff, seeking a second term, with more than 26 years in law enforcement; he won the March 2026 Republican primary over Todd Dunn.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports funding for staffing, training and modern equipment

    Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com

    “Adequate funding is essential to provide proper staffing, ongoing training, and modern equipment”
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Public safety

  • Pledges stronger staffing of deputies and detention officers

    Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com

    “Staffing levels would be strengthened to support and retain experienced detention officers, telecommunicators, and deputies”
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  • Supports cooperating with lawful federal immigration enforcement

    Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com

    “The Sheriff’s Office is not an immigration agency, but we do have a responsibility to cooperate with lawful immigration enforcement efforts when appropriate.”
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  • Supports visible deputy patrols to deter crime

    Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com

    “A strong and visible deputy presence remains one of the most effective crime deterrents.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jason (Skeet) Wilborn on them.

  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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