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Jackson Wins Escambia (AL) Sheriff, Stewart Beats White For Commission (With Other Local Results)
November 7, 2018
Republican Heath Jackson was elected the next sheriff in Escambia County, AL, Tuesday over challenger and chief deputy Mike Lambert. Incumbent Grover Smith is retiring.
“We are thankful to the citizens of Escambia County for supporting us and putting their trust in us,” Jackson said late Tuesday night. “We appreciate that the people saw that it was time for a new step in law enforcement in Escambia County. Jackson will make history as the first ever Republican sheriff in Escambia County (AL) when takes office in January.
Incumbent Escambia County (AL) Commissioner Larry White (DEM) was defeated by Scottie Stewart.
Here are local results from Escambia County, AL:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF
Heath Jackson (REP) 53.01%
Mike Lambert (DEM) 46.96%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 1
David M. Stokes (DEM) 98.10%
Write-In 1.90%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 3
Scottie Stewart (REP) 55.64%
Larry W. White (DEM) 44.25%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5
Karean L. Reynolds (DEM) 98.06%
Write-In 1.94%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 2
Danny Benjamin (DEM) 98.58%
Write-In 1.42%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 3
Mike Edwards (REP) 99.51%
Write-In 0.49%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 7
Coleman W. Wallace, Sr. (REP) 73.58%
Amanda “Mandie” Thompson (IND) 26.19%
Write-In 0.23%
ESCAMBIA COUNTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Robert Douglas Agerton (DEM)
Write-In
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19 Responses to “Jackson Wins Escambia (AL) Sheriff, Stewart Beats White For Commission (With Other Local Results)”
Heath, congratulations from your brothers and sisters at the Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators. We are very proud of you and all of your hard work. If you do 10% of what you have done for FAHN for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the county will go “whao” Congrats my Brother!
I’m glad that he won this. There needs to be a change in that jail. The things that’s going on with the inmates and a change for the county itself.
Congratulations Heath! Agree with JD’s post! Extremely professional LEO and upholds the tenants of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Your hard work paid off brother!
I was really shocked to see this happen
But I think it will be a good thing.
So glad we have a new Sheriff. It is time for all Sheriff offices to do away with the good old boy system. It is better to bring in an outsider than to keep status quo.
The drug dealers use to call him jump out Jackson when he pulled up on them and they would run he would run the Down so happy you won congrats we that know know you will do an awesome job
Congratulations Heath. I don’t know if you remember me but Jeremy McVay and I are friends. I know you will do a good job man. You are absolutely right. Time for a change in your county. You are the man to stop the good ol boy stuff and get things done. I am praying for you and your family. SemperFi. Again congratulations on your victory for law enforcement.
Congrats! You will be a great Sheriff!
Couldn’t have happened to a better man! Congratulations Sheriff Jackson!! I am so glad you kept up the good fight! March on sir!!!
Congrats Heath you will make a great sheriff, I’ve enjoyed getting to know you thru the ECSO.
Way to go Heath, I know your going to be a great leader.
Congratulations Heath Jackson!
Congrats to Sheriff Jackson. Always a stand up guy, treated everyone with respect and did the right thing. Now it pays off. You deserve it. Cheers
If you sell illegal narcotics in Escambia county Al time to find a new profession. Zero tolerance for drug dealers has arrived! Congratulations Heath.
Congratulations Heath!!
Congrats to all the winners. I’m glad we’re starting with new ideas I’m Escambia County al
The election results in Escambia, AL surprised me. It looks like political party affiliation matters, and people voted for Republicans over well known Democrats.
Congratulations Heath Jackson, you’re a good man and it’s well deserved.
Congrats Heath Jackson you will be an awesome sheriff !