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Sheriff, Madison 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.
Public safety
Norman Rayford, JrDemocratic
- Pledges to raise sheriff's office salaries to current standards.
- Pledges better community relations and jail working conditions.
John L BeemanRepublican
- Pledges to finish and open the new jail's second phase.
- Pledges to keep seeking raises for officers and civilian staff.
Health & human services
Norman Rayford, JrDemocratic
No documented position found.
John L BeemanRepublican
- Supports expanded jail mental health and addiction treatment.
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