Joshua McLaughlin
Republican · AL
Joshua McLaughlin is listed by the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee as the 2026 Republican candidate for Sheriff.
Where Joshua McLaughlin stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Limestone County Sheriff's Office investigators conducted an undercover online operation to identify adults targeting minors; Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin publicly emphasized protecting children from online predators.
September 19, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: waff.com · researched August 20, 2026
Signed a joint law-enforcement letter urging the Alabama Legislature to pass Senate Bill 143 and House Bill 191 to increase penalties for gang-related crimes and firearms offenses.
April 11, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: alabamaag.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Governor Kay Ivey's official appointment announcement records McLaughlin's 2021 appointment as Limestone County sheriff and his prior service as a chief investigator and law-enforcement officer.
September 1, 2021
Source: governor.alabama.gov · researched August 19, 2026
Race Joshua McLaughlin is in:
- Limestone County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Limestone County, Alabama
Profile last researched August 16, 2026.