phoenix – Incumbent Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner lost the Democratic primary.
who was skinner Appointed Maricopa County Sheriff Following the resignation of paul penzonewon about 45% of the vote in the Democratic primary, second only to Tyler Kump, who received about 54% of the vote.
The race was called late Tuesday night.
tyler kampf
Camp campaign site state After attending Arizona State University, he joined the Phoenix Police Department and held various positions from gang enforcement sergeant to homicide detective.
part of the key problem Kump’s campaign page mentions using crime analysis to “target crimes in our communities, including fentanyl, firearms and human traffickers, and retail theft,” and what he claims is This includes working to end Arpaio-era federal court oversight of MCSO. It cost taxpayers millions of dollars. ”
Russ Skinner
Mr. Skinner, on the other hand, has been with the MCSO since 1990 and previously served as Penzone’s chief deputy, and had already served as interim sheriff before being appointed as the new sheriff.
about him WebsiteSkinner said he has a “track record of driving positive, effective and lasting change in workforce culture.”
In recent years, a Democrat has served as Maricopa County Sheriff. It started in 2016. Penzone defeated then-Sheriff Joe Arpaio..
Sheridan declared winner of Republican sheriff primary
There are three candidates in the Republican primary for the position: Jerry Sheridan, former Arizona Department of Public Safety Colonel Frank Milstead, and Frank ‘Mike’ Crawford.
Sheridan received approximately 51% of the vote and was declared the winner of the Republican election.
jerry sheridan
2024 will be Sheridan’s second run for Maricopa County Sheriff. He was the Republican candidate in 2020, but ultimately lost to Penzone.
On this issue, Sheridan said he would restore “a strong drug interdiction detective team in southern Maricopa County” to focus on combating drug trafficking. He also said the department is “dangerously understaffed” and is “pressuring the County Board of Supervisors for additional funding to hire more people and be an advocate for the people who put their lives on the line every day.” “I’ll put it to good use,” he vowed.
Frank Milstead
Meanwhile, Milstead touted his 35 years of experience in law enforcement and leadership roles in his speech. Website.
“As the fourth most populous county in the United States, safety in Maricopa County is extremely important,” Milstead wrote.
Platform of former DPS chief (listed in campaign) pagewill focus on “attracting diverse candidates through enhanced recruitment and providing anti-bias training,” as well as creating a “comprehensive curriculum” that prioritizes de-escalation, crisis intervention, and cultural awareness training. He says he will focus on it.
Frank “Mike” Crawford
As for Crawford, he says this about himself: Website As a “God-fearing patriot,” he worked for various law enforcement agencies, including the Glendale Police Department, retiring in 2021.
Crawford’s action plan posted on his campaign website calls for, among other things, an audit of MCSO’s budget on the first day of his term, increasing the number of sheriff’s deputies by 20% and “bringing back volunteer units to assist in search and rescue.” It is clearly stated. Youth Programs and Support Services. ”
