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Brandon Elders has served in law enforcement for 22 years.

Brandon previously ran for Jackson County sheriff but did not win.

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Supports public involvement in shaping law enforcement priorities.

Advocates for policies that prevent impaired driving.

- Supports public involvement in shaping law enforcement priorities.
- Advocates for policies that prevent impaired driving.

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As of January 2, 2026, Brandon Elders did not have a website or any information online.

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Brandon Elders's campaign for Jackson County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Doug was a detective for the Sylva Police Department. He was also previously a detention officer, road patrol, sergeant, and detective for the Macon County Sheriff's Office and officer for the Highlands Police Department.

Doug Farmer currently serves as Jackson County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his first term.

Supported obtaining more dogs for the department, using them for school searches.

Planned to focus on crime in Jackson County rather than "larger, regional stings."

Supported developing community watch and community policing programs.

Supported having an officer in every school.

- Supported obtaining more dogs for the department, using them for school searches.
- Planned to focus on crime in Jackson County rather than "larger, regional stings."
- Supported developing community watch and community policing programs.
- Supported having an officer in every school.

Supported hiring additional staff at Jackson County Detention Center.

- Supported hiring additional staff at Jackson County Detention Center.

Planned to provide improved training for officers, school staff, and students.

- Planned to provide improved training for officers, school staff, and students.

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Doug Farmer

Doug is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Sylva Police Department from 2010 until he retired in 2019. He previously spent 11 years at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, had a short stint with the Highlands Police Department, and spent a year in Iraq training that country’s police officers.

Doug is currently the sheriff of Jackson County. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. Before his election as sheriff, Doug worked for the Sylva Police Department from 2010 to 2019 and the Macon County Sheriff's Office for 11 years.

Doug is currently the sheriff of Jackson County. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. Before serving as sheriff, Doug worked for the Sylva Police Department from 2010 to 2019 and the Macon County Sheriff's Office for 11 years.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

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