Russ Skinner

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Russ Skinner

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Democratic Party

Prior offices

Maricopa County Sheriff

Successor: Jerry Sheridan

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Last election

July 30, 2024

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Russ Skinner (Democratic Party) was the Maricopa County Sheriff in Arizona. Skinner assumed office on February 8, 2024. Skinner left office on January 1, 2025.

Skinner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Maricopa County Sheriff in Arizona. Skinner lost in the Democratic primary on July 30, 2024.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2024)

General election

General election for Maricopa County Sheriff

Jerry Sheridan defeated Tyler Kamp in the general election for Maricopa County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Sheridan (R)	53.4	1,021,800
	Submit photo	Tyler Kamp (D)	46.5	890,648
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,701

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,915,149
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff

Tyler Kamp defeated incumbent Russ Skinner in the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Tyler Kamp	56.1	147,211
	Submit photo	Russ Skinner	43.4	113,878
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	1,430

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 262,519
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff

Jerry Sheridan defeated Frank Milstead and Mike Crawford in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Sheridan	51.5	197,458
		Frank Milstead	27.4	105,270
		Mike Crawford	20.7	79,274
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	1,508

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 383,510
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2024

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