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Hanover County Sheriff

Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the jail, provides court security and serves legal papers; in most counties the sheriff is also the chief law enforcement officer.

The ballot prints no party for this race; ELECT's candidate list shows Six as Republican and Dandridge as Independent.

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Gregory W. Six

No party listed

Hanover County Sheriff · Doswell

The gist

  • Pledges to keep a deputy in every Hanover County school.
  • Proposes a youth version of the office's Digital Defense Program.
  • Pledges to focus scam prevention on youth and seniors.
  • Supports proactive law enforcement tied to community partnerships.
  • Supports expanding the sheriff's office social media presence.
  • Pledges careful use of taxpayer dollars for public safety.
More about Gregory
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  1. Pledges to keep a deputy in every Hanover County school.

    Campaign Pillars | Greg Six For Hanover Sheriff

    Campaign website · Friends of Greg Six · sixforsheriff.com

    “He remains committed to maintaining a deputy in every school”

  2. Proposes a youth version of the office's Digital Defense Program.

    Campaign Pillars | Greg Six For Hanover Sheriff

    Campaign website · Friends of Greg Six · sixforsheriff.com

    “Greg is now working to expand that effort with a youth-focused version of the program specifically designed to educate and protect young people”

  3. Pledges to focus scam prevention on youth and seniors.

    Campaign Pillars | Greg Six For Hanover Sheriff

    Campaign website · Friends of Greg Six · sixforsheriff.com

    “As Sheriff, Greg is committed to focusing on two of the community's most vulnerable populations”

  4. Supports proactive law enforcement tied to community partnerships.

    Campaign Pillars | Greg Six For Hanover Sheriff

    Campaign website · Friends of Greg Six · sixforsheriff.com

    “the Hanover County Sheriff's Office will continue to focus on proactive law enforcement while remaining firmly connected to the community”

  5. Supports expanding the sheriff's office social media presence.

    Campaign Pillars | Greg Six For Hanover Sheriff

    Campaign website · Friends of Greg Six · sixforsheriff.com

    “he supports expanding the Sheriff's Office social media presence as a tool for education, transparency, crime prevention, and community engagement”

  6. Pledges careful use of taxpayer dollars for public safety.

    Campaign Pillars | Greg Six For Hanover Sheriff

    Campaign website · Friends of Greg Six · sixforsheriff.com

    “making sure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly to support public safety”
Photo of Rickey R. Dandridge
Rickey R. DandridgeCampaign photo, voterickeyrdandridgeforsheriff.vote

Rickey R. Dandridge

No party listed

Retired Hanover County Sheriff's Office major

The gist

  • Pledges ethical leadership and accountability across the sheriff's office.
  • Pledges to manage taxpayer resources responsibly.
  • Pledges to support the office's deputies and staff.
More about Rickey
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  1. Pledges ethical leadership and accountability across the sheriff's office.

    Rickey R Dandridge for Sheriff

    Campaign website · Rickey R. Dandridge for Sheriff · voterickeyrdandridgeforsheriff.vote

    “I will put my experience to work for you by focusing on ethical leadership, public safety, and accountability in all departments.”

  2. Pledges to manage taxpayer resources responsibly.

    Rickey R Dandridge for Sheriff

    Campaign website · Rickey R. Dandridge for Sheriff · voterickeyrdandridgeforsheriff.vote

    “manage taxpayers' resources responsibly”

  3. Pledges to support the office's deputies and staff.

    Rickey R Dandridge for Sheriff

    Campaign website · Rickey R. Dandridge for Sheriff · voterickeyrdandridgeforsheriff.vote

    “I will lead with integrity, supporting our deputies and staff”

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