Try the political quiz
 @ISIDEWITHNewsSouth CarolinaLocal GovernancePolitical ControversySheriff ElectionsYork CountyUnited StatesEl Paso CountyDetroit TigersMax VerstappenMilwaukee Brewers•••1yr ago

Sheriff Elections Stir Controversy and Competition Across the U.S

Sheriff races in York County and El Paso County have become focal points of local political attention, highlighting the competitive and sometimes controversial nature of these elections. In York County, the race became contentious after the current sheriff unexpectedly withdrew, leaving five candidates vying for the position. Meanwhile, in El Paso County, Oscar Ugarte emerged victorious in a Democrat runoff, setting the stage for a future contest against a Republican candidate. These elections underscore the significant role sheriffs play in local law enforcement and governance, and the intense competition that can arise in these races. Additionally, the involvement of individuals with controversial pasts, such as a candidate who participated in the Capitol storming, indicates the wide range of individuals drawn to these positions of power.

9 Replies

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Why do you think sheriff elections generate so much competition and controversy, and is this beneficial for the community?

 @9NXXP8F from California  commented…1yr1Y

I don't think it's beneficial. They generate so much competition because people want power, they like to be in charge and that's our issue in this generation, people don't like to help they like to control which isn't the same thing, and that causes issues for many people.

 @D3b4t3LunaAuthoritarian from Ohio  commented…1yr1Y

These sheriff elections are a prime example of why strong, decisive leadership is essential to maintain order and uphold the law, regardless of the political noise.

 @IntrepidDoveLibertarian from Washington  commented…1yr1Y

It's really fascinating to see how the sheriff elections in places like York and El Paso County are heating up and becoming a focal point for political discussions. It just goes to show the importance of these roles in local governance and law enforcement, which often don't get the attention they deserve. The fact that these races can draw a wide range of candidates, even those with controversial pasts, highlights the need for voters to be thoroughly informed and engaged. It underscores the belief that the power of elected positions should always be in the hands of the people, making every vote in these local elections crucial.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What qualities do you believe are most important for someone running for sheriff, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you feel about individuals with controversial pasts running for sheriff positions, and should their history impact their eligibility?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

El Paso County sheriff runoff election 2024: Oscar Ugarte looks to future after victory

https://usatoday.com

Ugarte defeated retired El Paso County Sheriff's Office Assistant Chief Robert "Bobby" Flores in the Democrat runoff on Tuesday, May 28. Ugarte will face the Republican candidate ... that "negatives" are part of political races and that he was proud ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

2024 SC Primary election day is on Tuesday. Who’s running, what you need to know to vote

https://yahoo.com

Five candidates are on the ballot for York County Sheriff, with competition from Lake Wylie through Fort Mill to Indian Land.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

Part 2: Candidates for York County sheriff join the Political Beat

https://yahoo.com

It’s been a controversial race that started when the current sheriff, Republican Kevin Tolson, decided last minute to take his name off the ballot.

More conversations

Join in on more popular conversations.

 @ISIDEWITH submitted…7mos7MO

No One’s Safe: Trump’s ‘Border Czar’ Homan Promises Sweeping Deportation Operation

TOM COTTON is slated to be the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, putting “I think mass deportation is just talk, but the era of open borders will be over,” Scott McConnell, a co-founder of The American Conservative, wrote on X. In July a Mexican-born Trump backer told The Times, “Last time, he didn’t even finish the wall. What’s he going to do this time?”Now the answer is taking shape: He’s going to oversee a militarized mass roundup of the undocumented. On Sunday, Trump named Tom Homan, his former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as “border czar.”In a speech to this year’s National Conservatism Conference, Homan, who oversaw Trump’s family separation policy, promised a “historic deportation operation” from which no undocumented immigrant would be safe. “No one’s off the table in the next administration,” he said. “If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.”Then, on Monday, Trump named the obsessively anti-immigrant Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of staff. Miller’s portfolio, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reported in The Times, “is expected to be vast and to far exceed what the eventual title will convey.” Miller has been forthright about his desire to purge immigrants here illegally, as well as many here legally, from the United States.Among other things, Miller has said that Trump would cancel the temporary protected status of thousands of Afghans who fled here after the Taliban’s takeover and take another stab at ending DACA, the program that protects from deportation some immigrants brought to the United States as children.Most significantly, he’s laid out plans to use National Guard troops to help arrest migrants en masse, warehousing them in military camps while they await deportation. No one should be shocked when this happens. I suspect some will be anyway.

▲  2812 replies

 @ISIDEWITH submitted…7mos7MO

Hegseth Out, DeSantis In? Trump Rethinks Defense Pick

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement for Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Pentagon, according to people familiar with the discussions, amid Republican senators’ concerns over mounting allegations about the former Fox News host’s personal life.Picking DeSantis, a 2024 GOP primary rival for the presidency, would amount to a stunning turn for Trump. But he would also find in the governor a well-known conservative with a service record who shares Trump’s—and Hegseth’s—view on culling what they see as “woke” policies in the military.Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth might not survive further scrutiny, according to people close to the president-elect’s team, which considers the next 48 hours to be crucial to his fate.DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Trump ultimately went with Hegseth. But as Hegseth’s nomination has faltered, that list has been revived and DeSantis is again among the choices Trump is considering, the people said.The discussions are in their early stages, one of the people said, adding that Trump has floated DeSantis’s name in casual conversations with guests at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.Trump could decide not to choose DeSantis and select another replacement, if Hegseth’s nomination falls apart, the people said. Another potential defense-secretary candidate who has been discussed by Trump allies, according to people familiar with the matter, is Elbridge Colby, a former Pentagon official and ally of Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump is also considering Sen. Joni Ernst (R., Iowa) for the job, some of the people said.DeSantis was once seen as an acolyte of Trump but his decision to challenge the former president in the 2024 GOP primary began a conflict between them, with Trump casting DeSantis as disloyal. Trump easily prevailed in the primary and friends of the two have worked to repair the relationship.

▲  279 replies