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Sheriff, Mercer 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 office also collects property taxes, provides court security and serves court papers.
Public safety
Sean BrownRepublican
- Proposes reinstating a sheriff's office drug unit
- Proposes a seniority-based pay scale for deputies
Tim GambrelDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Sean BrownRepublican
- Supports more resources for people in mental health crises
Tim GambrelDemocratic
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Sean BrownRepublican
- Supports addressing repeat protective-order violations
Tim GambrelDemocratic
No documented position found.
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