Fairfax Sheriff, Democratic Primary
The chief law enforcement officer for your county or city.
Full office description
- Virginia sheriffs oversee local jails, provide courthouse security, serve legal documents, and transport inmates.
- Sheriffs are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years with no term limits. Elections are partisan.
How this impacts you
Public Safety — In counties without a separate police department, sheriffs are also responsible for law enforcement. They determine who gets arrested, what types of crimes to prioritize, and which 911 calls to address.
Criminal Justice — Sheriffs are responsible for maintaining safe and healthy jail conditions for inmates.
