Waukesha County sheriff: Gscheidmeier, Ollinger in Republican primary
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Two Republicans, John Gscheidmeier and Nick Ollinger, are running for Waukesha County sheriff. And with no Democrat in the race, the winner of Tuesday's Republican primary takes the job.
Who are the Waukesha County sheriff candidates?
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Both John Gscheidmeier and Nick Ollinger are Republicans with law enforcement backgrounds.
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Gscheidmeier is a former police officer, firefighter and educator. He is currently a Waukesha County Board supervisor. Ollinger has worked for the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department for 13 years and is currently the captain of the Detective Bureau.
Waukesha County sheriff candidates on bodycams, leadership
With no challenger from Democrats, whoever wins the August Republican primary for Waukesha County sheriff will take the job.
In January, Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson announced his plan to retire at term's end. Severson worked in law enforcement for more than 40 years.
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department serves nearly 410,000 residents and covers 567 square miles, according to its website. The sheriff oversees more than 350 full-time employees.
For a deeper dive into where the candidates stand on key issues, find more here.
When is the general election?
What's next:
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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The Source: Information in this story is from FOX6 News interviews with the candidates, the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and prior coverage of the race.