Incumbent Fulton Sheriff, Tax Commissioner Face Election Challenges

The two incumbents face a few tough challengers this election year.  One is a returning politician from SW Atlanta who is back in the hunt for his old job as Sheriff. 

Richard Lankford was the first African-American to ever be elected Sheriff way back in 1985, and even though he said he would never run again, he is excited to take on the challenge of making some much needed changes in the Fulton County Jail and even the Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff

Five Democrats are seeking the Sheriff's office in Fulton County, with a retired chief of police, a sheriff's deputy, a retired sheriff and minister, and a sales professional all having qualified.

Theodore "Ted" Jackson of Alpharetta, Democrat (incumbent)

Frank L. Brown of Red Oak, Democrat

Curtis S. Farmer of East Point, Democrat

Charles Shelton of Atlanta, Democrat

Richard Lankford of College Park, Democrat

Tax Commissioner

Anyone owning property thinks of the Tax Commissioner's office as they get their tax bill and pay their taxes. This year, Fulton voters choose between the incumbent and two challengers, all Democrats. And one of them is from Johns Creek:

Arthur E. Ferdinand of Atlanta, Democrat (incumbent)

John Jamont of Johns Creek, Democrat

Royce John Morris of Atlanta, Democrat

Solicitor General

The Solicitor General is charged with ensuring that all traffic, misdemeanor and ordinance violation cases in Fulton County are prosecuted. The incumbent has one challenger.

Carmen Smith of Atlanta, Democrat (incumbent)

Teri Walker of Fairburn, Democrat