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Sheriff, Scotland County

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Jason L. ButlerRepublican

    • Proposes an expanded sheriff's office narcotics division
    • Supports more school resource officers and youth programs
    • Supports better pay to keep deputies from leaving

  • Roger AlfordDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Jason L. ButlerRepublican

    • Proposes ankle monitors for low-level offenders to ease jail crowding

  • Roger AlfordDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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