Sheriff, Macon County

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4 years

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Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer and runs the county jail.

Brent Holbrooks

RepublicanIncumbent

Macon County sheriff

The gist

• Supported keeping the sheriff's office's Flock camerasIn office

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1. Supported keeping the sheriff's office's Flock cameras

   De-flocking Macon: County votes to let ALPR contract lapse

   News coverage · The Smoky Mountain News · Jul 22, 2026 · smokymountainnews.com

   “Sheriff Brent Holbrooks went before commissioners to argue in favor of what he believes is a life-saving tool.”

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