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County Sheriff

Sanders County, Montana
My vote power: High

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:

Nonpartisan

Lanny Hensley is a Sanders County sheriff's deputy with a law enforcement career of more than 27 years, including about 10 years as the county's undersheriff. He has worked with the county DUI task force and on drug awareness programs.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Shawn Fielders is Sanders County Sheriff, a retired sheriff's deputy with 27 years of experience, and owns a small business in Plains. His priorities are growing the sheriff's office with more deputies and getting a new building, modern equipment and better training.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for

Sources: co.sanders.mt.us23