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Sheriff, Rutherford County

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Nov 3, 2026

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

Aaron Ellenburg

RepublicanIncumbent

Sheriff of Rutherford County

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  • Supports eventually building a new county jail
  • Supports addressing mental health tied to substance abuse
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  1. Supports eventually building a new county jail

    Sheriff: 'Our jail is pathetic'

    Interview · The Daily Courier · Sep 15, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com

    “There is nothing pretty about building a new jail but we need it.”

  2. Supports addressing mental health tied to substance abuse

    Chamber hosts candidate meet and greet

    Debate / forum transcript · The Daily Courier · Jan 16, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com

    “Ellenburg said that addressing mental health as it relates to substance abuse had been a major goal during his time in office.”

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