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Sheriff, Harrison County

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Brad R. RothrockRepublican

    • Pledges to recruit, train and retain the best officers
    • Pledges to keep dismantling local drug networks
    • Proposes improved training and equipment for deputies

  • Jim SlucherDemocratic

    • Pledges to fight drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine
    • Pledges a strong sheriff's presence in county schools
    • Proposes drug awareness programs for young people

Government & transparency

  • Brad R. RothrockRepublican

    • Pledges a department relationship with residents built on trust

  • Jim SlucherDemocratic

    • Pledges to act on citizens' ideas and concerns

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.