Ten qualifiers for Henry County sheriff’s race

Ten candidates will be vying to succeed retiring Henry County Sheriff Keith McBrayer in this year’s general election.

Seven Democrats and three Republicans qualified the week of March 2-6 to enter the race. According to the county’s elections office, The Democratic candidates are Tony Brown, Marion D Calhoun, Curtis S. Farmer, Gazzara Ricardo Hill, Brian McGee, Reginald Scandrett, and Eric J. Wilson. The Republican candidates are Willie Brown, Kenneth Lee, and Jack Redlinger.

The general primary is May 19. If necessary, a runoff is scheduled for July 21. McBrayer announced his retirement last year and is completing his third term as sheriff. He has more than 40 years with the department.