Brett Jones
Democratic · AL
Brett Jones is a former Navy SEAL and CIA protective agent who founded private security companies and now serves as a police officer in Madison County. He stresses transparent, accountable, and highly trained law enforcement leadership.
Where Brett Jones stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Filed a job discrimination complaint (an EEO complaint) against the CIA in 2015. He said fellow security contractors harassed him for being gay in Afghanistan. He pushed for changes so others were not treated the same way, and later said the issues were resolved.
November 19, 2015Supports Civil Rights
Source: abcnews.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received the endorsement of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund for Madison County sheriff in February 2026.
February 26, 2026
Source: victoryfund.org
Published a memoir, "Pride: The Story of the First Openly Gay Navy SEAL." The book tells of serving as a gay SEAL under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
September 5, 2014
Source: kirkusreviews.com
Past race Brett Jones ran in:
- Madison County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Madison County, Alabama