Mercer County Sheriff
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
David Meiswinkle
LostRepublican
An Army veteran, retired police officer of 23 years, and attorney who ran for governor as an independent in 2009. He wants more visible patrols across the county and lawful cooperation with ICE focused on dangerous criminals.
Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for
Democratic · Incumbent
Sheriff since 2010 and a 40-year law enforcement veteran who began as a Trenton police officer and later served as Chief Sheriff Officer and Undersheriff. His office runs crime-prevention education and prescription drug take-back programs.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 2 for, Immigration 1 for
Sources: mercercounty.org23