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Tim Bedwell
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June 12, 2018

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Tim Bedwell ran for election for Clark County Sheriff in Nevada. He lost in the primary on June 12, 2018.

Bedwell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2018)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Clark County Sheriff

Incumbent Joe Lombardo won election outright against Tim Bedwell, Matt Caldwell, Gordon Martines, and Gregory S. Heiny in the primary for Clark County Sheriff on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Joe Lombardo (Nonpartisan)
 
72.8
 
139,131
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Tim Bedwell (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
15.7
 
29,939
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Matt Caldwell (Nonpartisan)
 
5.4
 
10,241
Image of Gordon Martines
Gordon Martines (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
4.5
 
8,570
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Gregory S. Heiny (Nonpartisan)
 
1.7
 
3,210

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 191,091
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tim Bedwell participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 16, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Tim Bedwell's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. Rebuild Trust and Legitimacy. 2. Improve Public Communications. 3. Provide County-Wide Leadership.[2][3] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Criminal Justice reform. Protection of civil rights. Victim advocacy.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Tim Bedwell answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ My father, a WWII Combat Marine Corps veteran. He was the kindest and strongest person I even knew. His dedication his country was admirable.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Making the Corps. Thomas Ricks.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Integrity, moral courage, and Judgement.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am a collaborative leader who empowers people.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ The core responsibility of the Sheriff is to provide County-wide leadership in public safety and law enforcement.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ He did his job, stayed true to his values, and did everything he could to make this a safer place to live.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ The assassination of President John F. Kennedy occurred just before my 6th birthday. I couldn't understand how we could be safe if the President could be murdered. This was when I began to think I would join the military when I grew up.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ I was a counselor at a camp for the disabled during the summers between 9th-11th grades.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Memorial day because it celebrates American heroes.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ A Rumor of War. Philip Caputo. Tells the story of the tragedy of war and the things war does to men.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Obiwan Kenobi.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My wife.[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ I was not able to finish my education when I was young. Completing my graduate degree at age 50 was a major achievement.[3] ”
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
“ The office of Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in Clark County and the head of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.[3] ”
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
“ Because the Las Vegas Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Department merged in 1973, the Clark County Sheriff is a member of the National Sheriff's Association and the Major Cities Chiefs Association.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes.[3] ”
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
“ Prior military leadership and police officer experience.[3] ”

See also

Clark County, Nevada Nevada Municipal government Other local coverage
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Tim Bedwell's responses," May 16, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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