Derek Scott is the Sheriff, Cherokee County, in Cherokee County, Iowa. Elected as a Republican.

What party is Derek Scott?

Derek Scott was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Derek Scott stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Derek Scott. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Derek Scott? Sheriff, Cherokee County

Derek Scott is the Sheriff, Cherokee County, elected as a Republican.

In office

Office	Who holds it now
Sheriff · Cherokee County Sheriff	Derek Scott Republican source

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Where Derek Scott stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Republican.

Quick answers

Who is Derek Scott?: Derek Scott is the Sheriff, Cherokee County, in Cherokee County, Iowa. Elected as a Republican.
What party is Derek Scott?: Derek Scott was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Derek Scott stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Derek Scott. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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