Jacob Held
Republican
Corporal, Orange County Sheriff's Department · Washington
The gist
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Sheriff, Orange County
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- 4 years
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The sheriff runs the county sheriff's department, which serves court papers, transports prisoners and contracts with towns for policing.
Sean McRae
Democratic
Part-time officer, Royalton Police Department · Bethel
The gist
- Pledges a transitional audit and review of department policies
- Pledges a fiscally responsible, visible sheriff's office
- Supports partnerships with mental-health and treatment providers
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Pledges a transitional audit and review of department policies
Orange County Sheriff Sees Primary InterestNews coverage · The Herald of Randolph · Aug 6, 2026 · ourherald.com
“He said he would conduct a transitional audit, inventory equipment and evidence, then evaluate department policies”
Pledges a fiscally responsible, visible sheriff's office
Orange County Sheriff Sees Primary InterestNews coverage · The Herald of Randolph · Aug 6, 2026 · ourherald.com
“McRae said he will run a fiscally responsible office that will be visible in the community”
Supports partnerships with mental-health and treatment providers
Orange County Sheriff Sees Primary InterestNews coverage · The Herald of Randolph · Aug 6, 2026 · ourherald.com
“social-service organizations, mental-health providers, and substance-use treatment programs”
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