Johnson County elects Byron Roberson, its first Democratic sheriff in nearly a century
Roberson won 51% of the vote over Republican candidate Doug Bedford, a former undersheriff who knocked Hayden out of the race in the August primary. The historic win marks new ground for Democrats and further cements Johnson County’s evolving identity as a party stronghold in Kansas.
Bedford, Roberson compete to be next Johnson County sheriff
Voters headed to polls to cast votes in General Election ballot for Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff candidates Doug Bedford, Byron Roberson
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The Star’s endorsement for Johnson County sheriff between Doug Bedford, Byron Roberson | Opinion
Here is the editorial board’s recommendation in the race to run one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the metropolitan area. | Opinion
Johnson County elects Democrat Byron Roberson as its next Sheriff
Byron Roberson, the Prairie Village Police Chief, is the first Democrat in years to hold the position of Johnson County Sheriff. Incumbent Calvin Hayden, a Republican, lost in the August primary to Doug Bedford.
Johnson County names Democratic nominee Byron Roberson new sheriff
With incumbent Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden losing his bid for reelection in the August primary, voters Tuesday decided on a new sheriff.
'This is history': Johnson County elects 1st Democratic sheriff in nearly 100 years
Voters in Johnson County elected the first Democrat to serve as sheriff in nearly 100 years Tuesday night, sending Byron Roberson to the office.
Byron Roberson wins race for Johnson County Sheriff
Voters in Johnson County, Kansas have officially selected Democrat Byron Roberson as the new county sheriff in a tight race against Republican Doug Bedford.
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New sheriff: Johnson County voters elect Byron Roberson
According to unofficial final results from the Johnson County Election Office, Democrat Byron Roberson narrowly defeated ...
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2024 Elections: A rare general election for Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff
KMBC NINES ANDY ALCOCK SITS DOWN WITH BYRON ROBERSON AND DOUG BEDFORD, WHO HAVE SIMILAR VISIONS FOR THE JOB. BOTH ROBERSON AND BEDFORD TELL US ONE OF THEIR TOP PRIORITIES IS ADDRESSING THE ...