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Sheriff, Harrison County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer; the sheriff's office also collects property taxes and serves court papers.
Public safety
Ray JohnsonDemocratic
- Pledges to rejoin the drug task force
Christy Furnish BarnesRepublican
- Supports hiring more certified officers and a detective
- Supports safety measures for deputies working alone at night
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