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Sheriff, Monroe County

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Nov 3, 2026

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

Ruben Marte'

DemocraticIncumbent

Monroe County Sheriff

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  • Supports on-scene arrests in domestic battery cases
  • Opposed using deputies to clear a winter homeless encampment
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  1. Supports on-scene arrests in domestic battery cases

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Monroe County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “our policy is to make an arrest on the scene to ensure accountability and immediate safety for the victim.”

  2. Opposed using deputies to clear a winter homeless encampment

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Monroe County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I decided my office would not assist in removing individuals or dismantling their shelters.”

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