Joseph Baker Elected Sheriff in Jim Wells County

In recent elections, significant changes in sheriff positions have been noted across various counties. In Jim Wells County, Republican Joseph 'Guy' Baker ousted incumbent Sheriff Danny Bueno, marking the first Republican sheriff in over four decades. Meanwhile, Matt Moulton was elected as the new sheriff in Houston County, succeeding the late Cullen Talton, and achieving just under 60% of the vote. Williamson County also saw a change with Republican Matthew Lindemann defeating Democrat Mike Gleason to become sheriff. In contrast, Johnson County re-elected all three Democratic candidates for their board of supervisors, highlighting a strong local support for the party. Lastly, in Hays County, both candidates emphasize addressing rapid growth and its associated crime as a top priority as they compete for the sheriff's position.