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Clinton County Sheriff

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county jail, patrols the county and serves court papers.

Public safety

  • Brent DavisonRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports proactive patrols, marine patrols and school safety.
    • Supports community education on drugs, vaping and online predators.
    • Supports more training and resources for deputies and jail staff.
  • David N. FavroDemocratic

    • Pledges to expand deputies' use of drones.
    • Supports grant-funded marine patrols and advanced officer training.
    • Supports partnerships with federal and international law enforcement.

Education

  • Brent DavisonRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • David N. FavroDemocratic

    • Supports school resource officers and D.A.R.E. education.

Health & human services

  • Brent DavisonRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • David N. FavroDemocratic

    • Supports pairing opioid enforcement with access to treatment.

Government & transparency

  • Brent DavisonRepublican, Conservative

    • Pledges not to tolerate sexual harassment or retaliation in office.
    • Pledges equal treatment of patrol, corrections and civil divisions.
  • David N. FavroDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Brent DavisonRepublican, Conservative

    • Pledges appropriate medical care and supervision in the county jail.
  • David N. FavroDemocratic

    • Led expansion of the county jail to 300 beds.

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