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Rickey R. Dandridge

Independent · Virginia · 2026

Running for Sheriff, Hanover County, Virginia

Top priorities

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  • Ethical leadership and accountability, managing taxpayer resources responsibly
  • Public safety focused on current challenges facing Hanover residents
  • Community engagement through groups such as Special Olympics Virginia and Crime Stoppers
Biography

Rickey R. Dandridge, who retired in 2026 as a major after 44 years with the Hanover County Sheriff's Office, is running for sheriff in the November 2026 special election, per his campaign site. The special election follows the retirement of Sheriff David R. Hines.

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