Jared Pearl claimed victory Wednesday in the race to become the next Oneida County sheriff, while incumbent Sheriff Robert Maciol congratulated him on the election.
The latest vote total gave Pearl 39,027 votes to Maciol’s 37,185, a difference of 1,842 votes. The totals were still identified as current results as election returns continued to be reported after Tuesday’s voting.
Pearl thanks voters
Pearl said his campaign had received support from tens of thousands of Oneida County voters. He also thanked Maciol for his service and said his team was preparing for the work of taking over the sheriff’s office.
“Thank you to the voters of Oneida County for electing me your next Sheriff! I’m honored to receive the support of tens of thousands of community members who are ready for new leadership to keep our community safe and lead the men and women of this distinguished office. I’d like to thank Sheriff Rob Maciol for his years of service and dedication to Oneida County residents. My team and I look forward to the challenging work ahead.”
— Jared Pearl
Maciol, who has served as Oneida County sheriff, issued a statement congratulating Pearl. The race placed the future leadership of the county sheriff’s office before voters as part of the Nov. 3 general election.
Latest figures
- Jared Pearl: 39,027 votes
- Robert Maciol: 37,185 votes
- Difference: 1,842 votes
Pearl said the incoming administration would focus on leading the office’s employees and keeping the community safe. His statement also recognized the work performed by Maciol during his time as sheriff.
The Oneida County sheriff oversees a major public-safety office serving communities throughout the county. Pearl’s statement described the transition as the beginning of what he called challenging work ahead, while Maciol’s congratulations marked his acknowledgment of the election result.
