Robert M Maciol

It's Friday, October 23rd, and this is Sentinel Today from the Daily Sentinel.

Today, Oneida County's sheriff race heats up as incumbent Robert Maciol and challenger Jared Pearl clash over crime, bail reform, immigration enforcement, and the future of public safety.

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Oneida County voters will soon decide who should lead the sheriff's office for the next four years, and the two candidates are offering different approaches to public safety.

Incumbent sheriff Robert Maciol, running as a Democrat, is facing Republican and conservative challenger Jared Pearl in the November 3rd general election.

Both candidates recently shared their positions with the Daily Sentinel, addressing crime, immigration enforcement, state laws, and the challenges facing local law enforcement.