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Sheriff, Lake 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
Jerry WilliamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
David K Crane, JrRepublican
- Pledges strategic plan to cut sheriff's office waste
Public safety
Jerry WilliamsDemocratic
- Proposes community task force and review of officer training
- Pledges close coordination with all law enforcement agencies
David K Crane, JrRepublican
- Supports partnerships with other law enforcement agencies
Government & transparency
Jerry WilliamsDemocratic
- Pledges semi-annual audits of sheriff's finances and resources
David K Crane, JrRepublican
- Pledges to combat corruption in the sheriff's office
- Supports accountability for jail commissary fund spending
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