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(John Anderson for Sheriff) (Douglas County, Colo.) John Anderson promises to beef up patrols to protect residents if he’s elected Douglas County Sheriff. Anderson, who also ran for the office in 2014, said the county has kept about 11 road patrol officers on a standard shift since 2006. Between 2006 and 2021, Douglas County’s population grew from 263,621 to 368,990.

(Douglas County, Colo.) Holly Kluth, a 32-year veteran of Douglas County law enforcement, emphasizes her education, experience and knowledge to voters. This is her first run for sheriff, and Kluth said she will emphasize protecting families, students and citizen property if elected.

(Douglas County, Colo.) Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas wants to become Douglas County Sheriff. Thomas has served as a county commissioner since 2017, following a career in law enforcement with the Colorado State Patrol and a four-year term as Douglas County Coroner.

(Douglas County, Colo.) Darren Weekly, a captain in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, wants voters to promote him to the top. Weekly previously held the ranks of corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. He also serves as a field training officer, K-9 handler, SWAT team commander, undercover narcotics detective and a persons crimes detective. He also works as a coordinator for the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team.

From left: George Teal, Lora Thomas, Abe LaydonDouglas County Government. (Douglas County, Colo.) Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas said Wednesday that her suspension from her role as chairwoman for the second time in a year — facing allegations that she would "bully, harass and intimidate" political rivals — is “political theater.”