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Sheriff, Strafford County

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county sheriff's office: court security, transporting prisoners and serving court papers.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Richard KraussRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Kathryn L. MoneDemocratic

    • Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparency in regional efforts.

Public safety

  • Richard KraussRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Kathryn L. MoneDemocratic

    • Supports partnering with local police, fire and emergency services.

Government & transparency

  • Richard KraussRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Kathryn L. MoneDemocratic

    • Pledges to keep the sheriff's office accessible and accountable.
    • Led modernizing sheriff's office policies and operations.

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; 3 issues covered in this race.