Joshua McLaughlin

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

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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 Limestone County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Limestone County's sheriff's office has 2 agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Warrant Service Officer (signed May 22, 2025); Task Force Model (signed June 11, 2025).

  • Warrant Service Officer: serving ICE administrative warrants on people already held in the county jail.
  • 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

$54K raised, $1,105 from small donors, $5,000 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Isom's Orchard Inc.$3,000
Terry And Lauren Marsh$2,500
SA Recycling Llc$2,500
Randy's Towing & Recovery Llc$2,500
James Holt$2,500
Haney Farms$2,500
Grayson Carter & SON Contracting Inc.$2,500
Bt's Towing$2,500

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-08-21.

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Quick answers

What party is Joshua McLaughlin?
Joshua McLaughlin is running as a Republican.
What does the Limestone 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 Joshua McLaughlin raised?
$54K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Joshua McLaughlin?
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