Contested Races in St. Joseph County Primary

Several significant sheriff races are heating up across the United States as primary elections approach. In Johnson County, Kansas, incumbent Sheriff Calvin Hayden faces a challenge from his former undersheriff Doug Bedford, with Hayden's term marked by controversial investigations into alleged election fraud without resulting charges. Meanwhile, in St. Lucie County, Florida, the sheriff's race has become the most expensive in local history, with over $1.15 million raised amid a crowded Republican primary. In Maricopa County, Arizona, candidates Jerry Sheridan and Tyler Kamp both come with controversies, including Sheridan's ties to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's racial profiling and Kamp's alleged sexual harassment incidents during his police tenure. Additionally, St. Joseph County is seeing contested races in seven of its 16 townships, with various millage requests on the ballot, indicating a robust local electoral landscape. These races highlight the complexities and scrutiny surrounding law enforcement leadership as candidates prepare for the upcoming general elections.