County

Sheriff, Fountain County

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county jail and provides police patrols, especially outside city and town limits.

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Andrew Krout

Republican

Chief Deputy, Fountain County Sheriff's Office

The gist

Proposes a K-9 program for the sheriff's office
Proposes a drone program for search and rescue
Proposes a jail addiction treatment program
Proposes a jail work release program

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Proposes a K-9 program for the sheriff's office
Goals and Priorities
Campaign website · Andrew Krout campaign · sites.google.com
“Establish a K-9 Program to enhance officer safety and crime prevention”
Proposes a drone program for search and rescue
Goals and Priorities
Campaign website · Andrew Krout campaign · sites.google.com
“Implement a Drone Program to support search, rescue, and public safety operations”
Proposes a jail addiction treatment program
Goals and Priorities
Campaign website · Andrew Krout campaign · sites.google.com
“Develop a Jail Chemical Addiction Treatment Program focused on rehabilitation”
Proposes a jail work release program
Goals and Priorities
Campaign website · Andrew Krout campaign · sites.google.com
“Implement a Jail Work Release Program to promote accountability and reentry success”

Paul Davis

Independent

The gist

Proposes jail recovery, work release and mental health programs
Pledges to bring a new perspective to the sheriff's office

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Proposes jail recovery, work release and mental health programs
Paul Davis for Fountain County Sheriff (Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Paul Davis campaign · facebook.com
“Substance abuse and recovery programs, faith and character programs, work release program, as well as mental health and crisis support”
Pledges to bring a new perspective to the sheriff's office
Paul Davis for Fountain County Sheriff (Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Paul Davis campaign · facebook.com
“with over 30 years of law enforcement experience I can bring a new perspective to the department”

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