County Sheriff
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
My vote power: Above average
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:
Republican
Todd Garrison is a former Doña Ana County sheriff with more than three decades of local and state law-enforcement experience. He has emphasized collaboration among law-enforcement agencies, public communication, and transparency.
Democratic
Vanessa Ordoñez is a Navy reservist and former Anthony police chief with more than two decades of military and law-enforcement experience. She has emphasized community trust, collaborative policing, and officer training.
Source: candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us