Twenty-eight sheriffs from across Alabama have endorse Ron Sparks in the 2010 governor's race. Several sheriffs from north Alabama are in that group.
The sheriffs said Sparks has a longstanding commitment to law enforcement and many years of statewide service. They also said he understands many of the challenges they face.
"The next Governor of Alabama must be a strong leader with a proven track record of working with county law enforcement," said Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely. "We know Ron and have worked with him for years. He understands the vital role sheriffs play across this state and he is a true friend of law enforcement."
The Alabama sheriffs who endorsed Sparks on Thursday are:
Sparks, a Democrat, is currently Alabama's Agriculture Commissioner. He is running against Rep. Artur Davis for the democratic nomination for governor. The primary is June 1, 2010.
The sheriffs said Sparks has a longstanding commitment to law enforcement and many years of statewide service. They also said he understands many of the challenges they face.
"The next Governor of Alabama must be a strong leader with a proven track record of working with county law enforcement," said Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely. "We know Ron and have worked with him for years. He understands the vital role sheriffs play across this state and he is a true friend of law enforcement."
The Alabama sheriffs who endorsed Sparks on Thursday are:
- Leroy Upshaw, Barbour County
- Keith Hannah, Bibb County
- Kenny Harden, Butler County
- Sid Lockhart, Chambers County
- Kevin Davis, Chilton County
- James Lovette, Choctaw County
- Ronnie May, Colbert County
- Edwin Booker, Conecuh County
- Dennis Meeks, Covington County
- Charles West, Crenshaw County
- Tyler Roden, Cullman County
- Harris Huffman, Dallas County
- Jimmy Harris, Dekalb County
- Rodney Ingle, Fayette County
- Larry Plott, Franklin County
- Greg Ward, Geneva County
- Dennis Miller, Jackson County
- Terry Perkins, Lamar County
- Ronnie Willis, Lauderdale County
- Mike Blakely, Limestone County
- Kevin Williams, Marion County
- Scott Walls, Marshall County
- David Abston, Pickens County
- Russell Thomas, Pike County
- Jimmy Abbett, Tallapoosa County
- John Mark Tirey, Walker County
- Richard Stringer, Washington County
- Ed Townsend, Winston County
Sparks, a Democrat, is currently Alabama's Agriculture Commissioner. He is running against Rep. Artur Davis for the democratic nomination for governor. The primary is June 1, 2010.
