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Pacific County Sheriff

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement outside city police departments and, in most counties, the jail.

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Public safety

  • Daniel C. GarciaPrefers Republican Party

    • Led efforts to improve transparency, training and responsiveness
    • Supports community engagement and higher professional standards

  • Rich ByrdPrefers Independent Party

    • Pledges to prioritize deputy safety, training and fiscal responsibility
    • Supports dependable law enforcement in every part of the county

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