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The race for Mecklenburg County sheriff was one of the most intense contests in the Charlotte area on the May 17 primary. Incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, a Democrat, was challenged by two former sheriff's office employees, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson. Without a Republican primary, this effectively decides the race.
The safety of Mecklenburg County’s main jail has become a big issue. In December, the state said staffing shortages were posing a safety threat, and it is the top topic in this month's Democratic primary for sheriff. Now retired Maj. Jeff Eason said much of the jail's problems were the result of Sheriff Garry McFadden's management style.