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Sheriff, Franklin County

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer and also collects the county's property taxes.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Logan CurryRepublican

    • Proposes hiring more deputies for round-the-clock county patrols
    • Pledges to bring back the sheriff's office narcotics unit
    • Pledges stronger ties between deputies and the community

  • Dwayne Forrest DeppDemocratic

    • Pledges to rebuild proactive narcotics investigation and interdiction
    • Proposes more staffing and patrol units across the county
    • Proposes adding detectives to speed up casework
    • Supports policing partnerships with neighborhoods, schools and faith leaders

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