County
Hanover County Sheriff
Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Gregory W. SixNo party listed
- Pledges careful use of taxpayer dollars for public safety.
Rickey R. DandridgeNo party listed
- Pledges to manage taxpayer resources responsibly.
Public safety
Gregory W. SixNo party listed
- 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.
Rickey R. DandridgeNo party listed
- Pledges to support the office's deputies and staff.
Education
Gregory W. SixNo party listed
- Pledges to keep a deputy in every Hanover County school.
Rickey R. DandridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Gregory W. SixNo party listed
- Supports expanding the sheriff's office social media presence.
Rickey R. DandridgeNo party listed
- Pledges ethical leadership and accountability across the sheriff's office.
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; 4 issues covered in this race.