Tim Andrew Brown
Candidate for Montgomery County Sheriff, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
Background
- Occupation
- Lieutenant, Christiansburg Police Department
- Campaign website
- brownforsheriff.base44.app
A Christiansburg Police Department officer since 2000 who now serves as its lieutenant of crime prevention, after posts as patrol officer, sergeant, accreditation manager and lieutenant of investigations. Holds a criminal justice degree from Radford University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes pairing drug-trafficking enforcement with prevention and treatment partnerships.
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“combines strong enforcement against drug traffickers with a focus on prevention, education, and partnerships with treatment providers”
Supports data-driven enforcement and resource allocation.
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“I believe in data driven enforcement and resource allocation.”
Opposes immigration enforcement that separates families over minor offenses.
He said he would work to remove people wanted for or convicted of violent crimes.
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“I do not support breaking up families just because someone is here illegal”
Government & transparency
Pledges to seek national accreditation for the Sheriff's Office.
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“not only maintains its current state accreditation but achieves national accreditation”
Pledges regular ethics and use-of-force training for all employees.
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“all employees receive regular, meaningful training on ethics, constitutional policing, use of force, and professional standards”
Courts & justice
Pledges to leave rulings on constitutionality of laws to courts.
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“The role of the Sheriff is not to unilaterally decide which laws are constitutional and which are not.”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Montgomery County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample Ballot with Town of Blacksburg Town Council, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (Montgomery County)
Election filing · Montgomery County Electoral Board · montgomerycountyva.gov
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Montgomery County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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