Thomas L. Boatwright

Democrat · Candidate for Monroe 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.

2 candidates ran for Monroe County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Monroe 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 November 4, 2025).

  • 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

$34K raised, $200 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Poarch Creek of Creek Indians$5,000
Brandy Boatwright$3,550
Owens Lumber Company Inc$3,000
Clay & Amy Stewart$2,500
Alabama Works PAC$2,500
Derek Strickland$2,000
Monroe County Democratic Committee$1,900
Mitchell C Manry$1,500

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-10-15.

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Quick answers

What party is Thomas L. Boatwright?
Thomas L. Boatwright is running as a Democrat.
What does the Monroe 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.
Who is Thomas L. Boatwright running against?
Brian Hamilton House, for Monroe County Sheriff.
How much money has Thomas L. Boatwright raised?
$34K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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