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Sheriff, Henry 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.
Taxes & budget
James (Jim) NicholsonRepublican
No documented position found.
David BockoverDemocratic
- Proposes trimming sheriff's office spending, including vehicles
Public safety
James (Jim) NicholsonRepublican
- Proposes visible patrols focused on areas targeted by criminals
- Proposes contracting jail medical care with corrections specialists
- Supports supervisor review and photos after any use of force
David BockoverDemocratic
- Pledges to target drug traffickers and suppliers, not just users
- Pledges jail officer training in de-escalation and medical emergencies
- Pledges serious handling of every sexual abuse report
Government & transparency
James (Jim) NicholsonRepublican
- Pledges to restore integrity and trust to the sheriff's office
David BockoverDemocratic
No documented position found.
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