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Sheriff, Knox County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The sheriff runs the county sheriff's office and, in most counties, the county jail.
Public safety
Albert F. JoyIndependent
- Pledges to restore high-visibility patrols on county roads
Patrick W. PolkyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Albert F. JoyIndependent
- Pledges to run the sheriff's office like a business
Patrick W. PolkyDemocratic
No documented position found.
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