From Cardinal News: "All five candidates — three Democrats and two Republicans — will participate in the public event and speak on topics varying from public safety, deescalation training and accountability.

 

"The current sheriff, Robert Page, filled the role in April after former Sheriff Hank Partin, a Republican, announced his retirement in March. Page and former county sheriff’s office Lt. Tim Shepherd are running as Republicans. The Democrats are retired county sheriff’s office Capt. Ed Herling, Christiansburg police Lt. Tim Brown and former county sheriff’s office Lt. Greg Warden.

 

"'I’ve been told this is unprecedented,' said Lora Brown, the lead organizer of the town hall. 'By having all five perspectives presented at once, you know, one right after the other, I think, gives voters a clearer choice.'" Read the full article by Erick Solorzano, June 1, 2026 here.