County
Middlesex County Sheriff
Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- 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.
Taxes & budget
K. L. SchomburgNo party listed
- Proposes seeking grants to fund programs, technology and equipment.
Christopher J. EasterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan P. LongestNo party listed
No documented position found.
Thomas G. JustisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Public safety
K. L. SchomburgNo party listed
- Pledges to pursue state accreditation for the sheriff's office.
- Pledges to target drug traffickers while supporting addiction treatment.
Christopher J. EasterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan P. LongestNo party listed
No documented position found.
Thomas G. JustisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
K. L. SchomburgNo party listed
- Pledges to strengthen school safety and youth mentorship programs.
Christopher J. EasterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan P. LongestNo party listed
No documented position found.
Thomas G. JustisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
K. L. SchomburgNo party listed
- Proposes more crisis intervention training and mental health partnerships.
Christopher J. EasterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan P. LongestNo party listed
No documented position found.
Thomas G. JustisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
K. L. SchomburgNo party listed
- Proposes publishing sheriff's office policies online and weekly crime reports.
- Proposes online reporting for some offenses and minor accidents.
Christopher J. EasterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan P. LongestNo party listed
No documented position found.
Thomas G. JustisNo party listed
No documented position found.
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; 5 issues covered in this race.