County
Sheriff, Logan 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 and also collects the county's property taxes.
A rematch of the 2022 race, which Stephen Stratton won.
Taxes & budget
Richard Dewayne WhittakerRepublican
- Pledges to cut wasteful spending in the sheriff's budget
Stephen P. StrattonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Richard Dewayne WhittakerRepublican
- Proposes mental health crisis training for deputies
- Supports competitive wages to recruit and keep deputies
Stephen P. StrattonDemocratic
- Pledges to keep shifting deputies to where they're needed
- Proposes adding another detective to improve case follow-up
- Pledges competitive deputy pay and grant-funded equipment
Health & human services
Richard Dewayne WhittakerRepublican
- Supports pairing deputies with counselors on mental health calls
Stephen P. StrattonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Richard Dewayne WhittakerRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen P. StrattonDemocratic
- Pledges clearer follow-up with residents who report crimes
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; 4 issues covered in this race.