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Sheriff, Wilson 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

  • Brandon L. BarbreyDemocratic

    • Supports Flock license plate cameras with strict access limits
    • Pledges to build partnerships with other law enforcement agencies

  • Bobby KnightRepublican

    • Supports continued use of license plate reader cameras

Government & transparency

  • Brandon L. BarbreyDemocratic

    • Proposes studying new management for the county animal shelter

  • Bobby KnightRepublican

    • Supports animal shelter policy changes and community involvement

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.