Sheriffs Campaign Finance, Pay-to-Play List

Our research, conducted in just 11 states, documents as many as 13,000 apparent conflicts of interest, primarily between 2010 and 2021. We have identified upwards of $6 million in campaign contributions that create potential conflicts of interest. Information was sourced from campaign finance reports and public information requests, along with supplemental studies and media reports. More can be found by downloading The Paid Jailer report, but use the data below to find your county, sheriff, or state.