Election 2026: LA County Sheriff’s race will be contested

Palmdale Lt. Martinez Announces Bid for LA County Sheriff

With the June election 15 months away, Lt. Oscar Martinez announced his bid to lead the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department — the third largest law enforcement agency in the nation — with other potential candidates to follow and challenge incumbent Robert Luna, officials confirmed Thursday. Martinez, a 16-year deputy of the sheriff’s department currently assigned to the Palmdale Station, said Wednesday that he will focus on “real leadership.…

Election 2026: LA County Sheriff’s race will be contested

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna’s bid for reelection next year will not go uncontested. Challenging Luna for that seat will be a member of his own department. Lt. Oscar Martinez, a 16-year employee of the Sheriff’s Department who is assigned to its Palmdale Station, said he’s running because the department needs a leader who will empower deputies to do their jobs. In an interview ahead of a campaign launch event in Santa Clarita on Wednes…

Russ McKnight Announces 2026 Run for Sheriff

Teller’s Best Troublemaker Seeks County’s Top Cop Position Travis Phelps Once Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell announced that he was entering the heated Colorado gubernatorial race, it didn’t take long for a candidate to officially seek the spot as Teller’s head cop. Last week, during a press conference held in downtown Woodland Park, city resident […]

Retired Deputy Running For Frederick County Sheriff In 2026 Election

Gary Morton will challenge incumbent Chuck Jenkins in the GOP Primary. Gary Morton, candidate for Frederick County Sheriff Frederick, Md (KM) There’s another candidate running for Frederick County Sheriff in 2026.  Gary Morton has officially filed to run next year. He will be campaigning as a Republican. So far, he and incumbent Sheriff Chuck Jenkins have announced they’re running for office. Jenkins has not formally filed his candidacy with the…