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Latest revision as of 23:39, 24 December 2025
John L. Bell was the Democratic candidate for sheriff of the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Bell was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Bell holds an associate degree and a B.A. from Saint Leo University. He also earned his master's degree in public administration from Troy University. Bell served on the Virginia Beach Police Department from 1976 to his retirement as deputy police chief in 2016.[1]
Elections
2017
Incumbent Ken Stolle (R) defeated John L. Bell (D) in the Virginia Beach Sheriff General Election.[2]
| Virginia Beach Sheriff, General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ken Stolle Incumbent |
60.03% | 71,736 | |
| Democratic | John L. Bell | 39.53% | 47,247 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.44% | 527 | ||
| Total Votes | 119,510 | |||
| Source: Virginia Beach, Virginia, "Voter Registration & Elections," accessed November 7, 2017 | ||||
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See also
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