Richard Schmidt (Wisconsin)

Richard Schmidt (Democratic Party) was the Milwaukee County Sheriff in Wisconsin. Schmidt assumed office in 2017. Schmidt left office in 2018.

Schmidt (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Milwaukee County Sheriff in Wisconsin. Schmidt lost in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2018.

Elections

See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2018)

Earnell Lucas won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 317,955 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Earnell Lucas defeated incumbent Richard Schmidt and Robert Ostrowski in the Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Sheriff on August 14, 2018.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 109,473
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