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Doug Seifert
Republican · South Carolina · 2026Doug Seifert has spent 20 years with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, rising to lieutenant of its Southern Enforcement Branch, per his campaign site. He previously served as a town councilman in North Bend, Ohio, and is running for sheriff with the outgoing sheriff's endorsement. Doug Seifert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Priorities
- Wants a dedicated team for community engagement, including town halls and youth programs, per the campaign site
- Focuses on deputy recruitment and retention through competitive pay, per the campaign site
- Plans targeted enforcement combined with community trust-building to reduce violent crime, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Beaufort County Sheriff · South Carolina · 2026
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