David Thompson

Republican · Candidate for Blount County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

1 candidate ran for Blount County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Blount County's sheriff's office has an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Task Force Model (signed January 26, 2026).

  • Task Force Model: limited immigration enforcement authority during routine police work, under ICE oversight.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

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Funding

$21K raised, $450 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Robert Pike$2,500
Hunter Williams$2,500
Elliott Broidy$2,500
Jeff Hallmark$2,000
David W Thompson$2,000
Williford Orman Construction Llc$1,500
Scott Smith$1,500
Rick Lathan$1,500

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-10-20.

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Quick answers

What party is David Thompson?
David Thompson is running as a Republican.
What does the Blount County Sheriff seat do?
The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
How much money has David Thompson raised?
$21K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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