Republicans J.J. Etheridge and incumbent Democratic Sheriff Gordon Smith survived primary challenges to face each other in the General Election.
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James "Jimmy" Harris
PARTY: Republican
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Click to read the statement Harris provided to the Bradford County Supervisor of Elections.
Gordon Smith
PARTY: Democratic
AGE: 45
OCCUPATION: Sheriff of Bradford County
EDUCATION: Vincennes University; FBI National Academy #240; Certified Homeland Protection professional; More than 1,400 hours of advanced law enforcement training
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Elected sheriff in 2000, 2008; police chief of Starke
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?
HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THAT OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CANNOT?
- "I am the only canidate with both the experience and the creditials to be the Sheriff."
WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR ACCOMPLISHING AFTER SERVING IN THIS OFFICE?
- "That I truly made a difference!!!"
CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: SheriffGordon.com