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2 candidates are tracked for Orange County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael A. Tkac and Sean McRae. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Two Democrats compete August 11 for an open seat after Sheriff George Contois did not file for reelection, according to the Valley News, and Republican Jacob Held is unopposed on his side.
Retired detective sergeant from the Hartford Police Department with more than 40 years in law enforcement, having worked as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, detective and detective sergeant, according to the Valley News. The Corinth resident told the Valley News that regionalized policing is necessary in Orange County and that "if you take care of your people, they'll take care of you."
2026 priorities
- Close the gap between the services offered and what residents actually need, per the Valley News
- Move toward regionalized policing, per the Valley News
- Improve staff retention through better leadership, per the Valley News
Part-time Royalton police officer with seven years in law enforcement who is also a licensed EMT and an assistant state fire marshal, per his campaign site and the Valley News. The Bethel resident previously worked as an administrative assistant with the Royalton department and served on the First Branch Ambulance board, and he told the Valley News he would put a 100-day action plan in place if elected.
2026 priorities
- Add regular foot patrols and community policing in villages and business districts, per his campaign site
- Hold quarterly community forums and coordinate with local and state agencies, per his campaign site
- Publish monthly activity updates and expand social media communication, per his campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.
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