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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Richard KingRepublican
No documented position found.
Claude E. WeyantDemocratic
- Pledges to improve finances and keep town contracts current

Public safety

Richard KingRepublican
- Supports well-trained deputies and proactive crime prevention
- Pledges priority on protecting abuse victims and vulnerable residents
- Supports partnerships with schools and civic groups
Claude E. WeyantDemocratic
No documented position found.

Education

Richard KingRepublican
No documented position found.
Claude E. WeyantDemocratic
- Proposes a countywide school resource officer

Health & human services

Richard KingRepublican
No documented position found.
Claude E. WeyantDemocratic
- Supports drug education, enforcement and help for those struggling

Government & transparency

Richard KingRepublican
- Supports transparency and accountability in the sheriff's office
Claude E. WeyantDemocratic
- Pledges regular public updates and an open-door policy

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.