Pittsburg County Sheriff (Unexpired Term)
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
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:
Independent
Bobby Cox previously worked as a McAlester police officer and Pittsburg County sheriff's deputy, and ran for sheriff in 2020. He is running as an independent for the unexpired sheriff term in 2026.
Republican · Incumbent
Frankie McClendon was appointed Pittsburg County sheriff after the prior sheriff resigned and has served since January 2025. He previously worked in the sheriff's office and is seeking the unexpired term.
Sources: pittsburg.okcounties.org · oklahoma.gov