Mitchell "Mitch" Williams
Candidate for Sheriff, Bell County
Background
- Occupation
- Bell County sheriff
Bell County sheriff, elected without opposition in 2022. He won the May 2026 Republican primary over George "Tooter" Howard, 2,598 votes to 2,259.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports parents monitoring children's online and in-game chatsIn office
From a January 2026 sheriff's office release, reported by the Middlesboro News, warning that offenders target children through social media and online games.
ReportSheriff Williams shares tips to protect children on social mediaNews coverage · Middlesboro News · Jan 13, 2026 · middlesboronews.com
“Monitor both public and private messages, including in-game chat boxes”
All sources (5)
- Bell County Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (certified by the Bell County Clerk)
Election filing · Bell County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Bell County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Primary election results: Nelson defeats Brock
News coverage · Middlesboro News · May 20, 2026 · middlesboronews.com
- 2022 General Election Recap Sheet: Bell County (precinct results)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Sheriff Williams shares tips to protect children on social media
News coverage · Middlesboro News · Jan 13, 2026 · middlesboronews.com
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