Robert Cory Tate

Independent · Candidate for Washington 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.

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

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Washington 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 October 17, 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

$20K raised, $11K self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Headrick Companies$9,382
Shoreline Built Llc$200
Steve Kleffer$100

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-10-27.

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Quick answers

What party is Robert Cory Tate?
Robert Cory Tate is running as an Independent.
What does the Washington 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 Robert Cory Tate running against?
Chris Edmunds and Brad Warrick, for Washington County Sheriff.
How much money has Robert Cory Tate raised?
$20K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Robert Cory Tate?
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