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Doug Seifert

Republican · South Carolina · 2026

Running for Beaufort County Sheriff, South Carolina

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants a dedicated team for community engagement, including town halls and youth programs
  • Focuses on deputy recruitment and retention through competitive pay
  • Plans targeted enforcement combined with community trust-building to reduce violent crime
Biography

Doug 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. Doug Seifert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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