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Sheriff/Coroner

Carbon 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

Benjamin Mahoney is a Carbon County sheriff's detective and U.S. Marshals task force officer who has worked in law enforcement since 2001, including as a county deputy since 2007. Mahoney's priorities are a countywide drug task force and stronger mental health support.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Josh McQuillan has been Carbon County Sheriff and Coroner since 2015 after serving as a deputy from 2001 and a lieutenant for eight years. McQuillan's priorities include staff training and equipment, the school resource officer program, and coordinated handling of domestic violence cases.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for

Sources: carbonmt.gov2