Loudoun County Sheriff

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The Candidates

Michael L. "Mike" Chapman (R)

Occupation
Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton.

Public Service

Vice chair, Loudoun County Advisory Commission on Youth; board member, Bull Run Alcohol Safety Action Program; member, Loudoun Crime Commission; regional representative, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association; memberships, Association of Former Federal Narcotic Agents, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Fraternal Order of Police.

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Steve O. Simpson (I, Incumbent)

Occupation
Sheriff, Loudoun County.

Public Service

Second vice pres., Va. Sheriffs Assoc.; board of directors, Va. Sheriffs Assoc.; board of directors, No. Va. Criminal Justice Acad.; board of directors, No. Va. Gang Task Force; member, Loudoun County Emergency Management Executive Committee; member, Loudoun County Community Corrections Board; Loudoun County Crime Commission; American Legion; Loyal Order of Moose; member, Fraternal Order of Police.

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Ronald D. Speakman (I)

Occupation
Investor, real estate.

Public Service

Member, Heritage Foundation.

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