The Gist
Home

County

Sheriff, Newton County

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Shannon L Cothran

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

No documented position found.

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.