County

Sheriff, Windsor County

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
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.

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Richard King

Republican

Lieutenant and patrol commander, Windsor County Sheriff's Department · Springfield

The gist

Supports well-trained deputies and proactive crime prevention
Pledges priority on protecting abuse victims and vulnerable residents
Supports transparency and accountability in the sheriff's office
Supports partnerships with schools and civic groups

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Supports well-trained deputies and proactive crime prevention
King for Windsor County Sheriff
Campaign website · King for Windsor County Sheriff · kingforwindsorcountysheriff.com
“a secure community is built on well-trained deputies, strong law enforcement practices, and proactive crime prevention strategies”
Pledges priority on protecting abuse victims and vulnerable residents
King for Windsor County Sheriff
Campaign website · King for Windsor County Sheriff · kingforwindsorcountysheriff.com
“He is deeply committed to protecting those who cannot protect themselves.”
Supports transparency and accountability in the sheriff's office
King for Windsor County Sheriff
Campaign website · King for Windsor County Sheriff · kingforwindsorcountysheriff.com
“Transparency and accountability are cornerstones of his leadership.”
Supports partnerships with schools and civic groups
King for Windsor County Sheriff
Campaign website · King for Windsor County Sheriff · kingforwindsorcountysheriff.com
“He will actively work with local organizations, civic groups, schools, and residents to solve problems collaboratively.”

Claude E. Weyant

Democratic

Chief deputy, Windsor County Sheriff's Department · Windsor

The gist

Proposes a countywide school resource officer
Supports drug education, enforcement and help for those struggling
Pledges to improve finances and keep town contracts current
Pledges regular public updates and an open-door policy

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Proposes a countywide school resource officer
Claude Weyant for Sheriff
Campaign website · Claude Weyant for Sheriff · claudeweyantforsheriff.com
“Have a County wide Resource Officer”
Supports drug education, enforcement and help for those struggling
Claude Weyant for Sheriff
Campaign website · Claude Weyant for Sheriff · claudeweyantforsheriff.com
“Our plan is to help fight drugs through education, enforcement, and by assisting those who are struggling”
Pledges to improve finances and keep town contracts current
Claude Weyant for Sheriff
Campaign website · Claude Weyant for Sheriff · claudeweyantforsheriff.com
“Continue to improve the department finances … Keep all town contracts current with a focus on each town's direct needs”
Pledges regular public updates and an open-door policy
Claude Weyant for Sheriff
Campaign website · Claude Weyant for Sheriff · claudeweyantforsheriff.com
“Continue to be transparent with the communities by regularly sharing press releases and other announcements through social media channels.”

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