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Rand Henderson
Party Republican
Website http://www.randhenderson.org/home
Born Texas
Education B.S. & M.S. from Sam Houston State University
Occupation Sheriff, Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office
Religion Presbyterian
Marital Married

Rand Henderson

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Montgomery County News Source

Submitted by john wertz on 2024-05-15 15:05:44

Rand Henderson: The Right Man for Sheriff

 

 

MCTP Score of: 93 ENDORSED Source

Submitted by john wertz on 2024-05-11 12:33:33

Pros

  • Incumbent that has a multi-year plan to prepare for county growth and changes in society.
  • Constitutional Sheriff, proven during Covid era. Reletively low crime rate compared to other counties in the area. Tough on crime stance.
  • He got it right during COVID. Believes in merit based promotion vs good old boy system.
  • Life long resident in the county;  22 years on the job, starting from bottom up.
  • Understands that taking someone's liberty is serious.
  • Believes in community policing.
  • Has a proven track record of both keeping the community safe while respecting individual liberties
  • Criminal Justice degreed LE(SHSU)

Cons

  • Opponent suggests there is a morale problem in the ranks. That would be a concern
  • Some people complaning that he is not doing his job.

Video Interview (Nov. 28th) Source

Submitted by john wertz on 2024-05-11 12:33:22

 

Q&A from the Primary race Source

Submitted by john wertz on 2024-05-11 12:32:20

 

Q&A from the Primary race