DARLINGTON - A second Republican candidate has entered a bid to become Lafayette County's new sheriff.
Darlington Police Chief Jason King announced in a news release Tuesday, March 18, that he will seek the position of sheriff. Longtime Lafayette County Sheriff's Deputy Reg Gill also recently announced his candidacy for sheriff to succeed current Sheriff Scott Pedley, who will step down at the end of his term this fall.
According to the news release, King has been a lifelong resident of Lafayette County and has been chief of Darlington Police since 2007.
According to King's website, kingforsheriff.com, he was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Darlington Lion's Club and is the elected president of the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Administrator's Association.
King has been with the Darlington Police Department for 20 years and has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
"I feel my education, training, and professional experience, as well as my passion for the people of Lafayette County, will serve to make me an exemplary leader at the sheriff's department," King said in the release.
King is a father of three and has been married to his wife for 13 years.
The fall primary election will be held Aug. 12.
Darlington Police Chief Jason King announced in a news release Tuesday, March 18, that he will seek the position of sheriff. Longtime Lafayette County Sheriff's Deputy Reg Gill also recently announced his candidacy for sheriff to succeed current Sheriff Scott Pedley, who will step down at the end of his term this fall.
According to the news release, King has been a lifelong resident of Lafayette County and has been chief of Darlington Police since 2007.
According to King's website, kingforsheriff.com, he was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Darlington Lion's Club and is the elected president of the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Administrator's Association.
King has been with the Darlington Police Department for 20 years and has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
"I feel my education, training, and professional experience, as well as my passion for the people of Lafayette County, will serve to make me an exemplary leader at the sheriff's department," King said in the release.
King is a father of three and has been married to his wife for 13 years.
The fall primary election will be held Aug. 12.