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Sheriff, Powell County

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Term
4 years
Candidates
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff's office investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws and answers calls for service, provides court security and serves court papers, and collects property taxes.

Open seat: Sheriff Danny T. Rogers lost the May 19, 2026 Republican primary to Ian Morton.

Ian Morton

Republican

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Mike Townsend

Democratic

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