Candidate
Jared Bentley
Running for County Sheriff in Tompkins County
Jared Bentley is an independent candidate running for Tompkins County Sheriff, with experience as a federal detention officer and in security for a healthcare organization in Pennsylvania.
Where they stand
ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 1, 2026Department Management
Bentley criticizes the current sheriff's department for mismanagement and believes he can improve safety.
source ↗Equal Protection
He emphasizes that residents in both rural areas and the city need equal protection and calls for a new sheriff to address this.
source ↗Staffing Levels
Bentley highlights a significant staffing shortage in the department, stating they are around 30 officers short.
source ↗Jail Capacity
He supports the need to expand the county jail and suggests discussing increasing its capacity.
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🗳️ When to vote
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
60 days awayRegister by
Oct 24
in 50 days
Election day
Nov 3
in 60 days
Also running for County Sheriff
Sources
ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 03/23/2026). Verify details with your local election office.
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