County

Sheriff, Franklin 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 runs the county jail.

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Tim Gupton

Democratic

Federal probation officer

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Pledges accountability for every officer in the sheriff's office
Proposes reinstating the Citizens Academy and holding town halls
Supports partnerships with schools, churches and community groups

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Pledges accountability for every officer in the sheriff's office
Elect Tim Gupton for Sheriff
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
“Accountability from the Sheriff's Office to every officer, every day, without exception.”
Proposes reinstating the Citizens Academy and holding town halls
Elect Tim Gupton for Sheriff
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
“Reinstate the Citizens Academy. Hosting Town Halls.”
Supports partnerships with schools, churches and community groups
Elect Tim Gupton for Sheriff
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
“Real partnerships with schools, churches, and community groups.”

Kevin White

RepublicanIncumbent

Franklin County sheriff

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Supported threat assessments at Franklin County schools
Supported targeting fentanyl dealers for seizures

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Supported threat assessments at Franklin County schools
Kevin White for Franklin County Sheriff
Campaign website · Kevin White Franklin County Sheriff · kevinwhiteforsheriff.com
“Threat Assessments Conducted at Franklin County Schools”
Supported targeting fentanyl dealers for seizures
Kevin White for Franklin County Sheriff
Campaign website · Kevin White Franklin County Sheriff · kevinwhiteforsheriff.com
“Grams of Fentanyl Seized From Drug Dealers”

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