DENVER — Sheriff candidates in Jefferson, Douglas and Adams counties have been decided after Tuesday night's election, while the current sheriff in Arapahoe County was headed to victory on Friday.
Jefferson County
In Jefferson County, Democrat Regina "Reggie" Marinelli – a lieutenant in the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office who has worked there for more than 36 years – defeated Republican Ed Brady, deputy chief of the Arvada Police Department.
Marinelli will be the first woman sheriff in Jefferson County history.
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader, who was term-limited and couldn't run for re-election, congratulated Marinelli and said he was confident that either candidate would do their best to serve the community.
"We look forward to working with Sheriff-elect Marinelli over the next two months to ensure a smooth transition for the new administration and to continue the efforts of our staff in making Jefferson County a safe place for all people to live, learn, work and play," Shrader said in a statement.
On Thursday, Marinelli wrote on Facebook: "As Sheriff Elect, things are progressing quickly. Sheriff Shrader has been amazing at beginning the transition details with me. It is our goal that when I am sworn in on January 10th, this agency will continue to serve this community with the same professional standards that we have always done."
On Friday morning, Marinelli had 54.15% of the vote and Brady had 45.85%.
Douglas County
In Douglas County, where Sheriff Tony Spurlock was term-limited, Republican candidate Darren Weekly – a captain in the Sheriff's Office who's worked there for 28 years – defeated Darren Hill (Libertarian) and Mike Phibbs (Unaffiliated).
"Thank you for all of your support," Weekly wrote on Facebook. "We did it! I look forward to serving as your next Douglas County Sheriff!"
On Friday morning, Weekly had 64.80% of the vote, Phibbs had 26.4% and Hill had 8.8%.
Adams County
In Adams County, former Sheriff Mike "Mac" McIntosh (R) conceded the race Thursday to Democratic candidate Gene Claps.
"I’ve always known that it’s nearly impossible to win an election in Adams County as a Republican candidate. That proved true statewide this year," McIntosh wrote on Facebook. "Still, our amazing team put up our best effort. We set out at an unstoppable pace and shared a sacrificial level of energy and enthusiasm."
Claps, a division chief with the Adams County Sheriff's Office who's worked there for 22 years, defeated current Sheriff Rick Reigenborn in the primary election in June.
On Friday morning, Claps had 53.11% of the vote, and McIntosh had 46.96%.
Arapahoe County
In Arapahoe County, Sheriff Tyler Scott Brown was heading for re-election against Republican Kevin Edling – a command officer with Denver Police who's been with that agency for 27 years – and Libertarian Scott Alan Liva.
On Friday morning, Brown had 56.66% of the vote, compared with 41.47% for Edling and 2.86% for Liva.
"I wish Sheriff Tyler Brown and the brave men and women of the ASCO all the best as they work to address our growing crime problems," Edling wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. "We must back the blue."
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