Harrisonburg City/Rockingham County Sheriff
Harrisonburg City/Rockingham County, VA
County
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Bryan F. Hutcheson
Republican
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Jan 4, 2027 - Jun 15, 2027
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen; a resident of the state for one year immediately preceding the election; a resident of the city or county; registered to vote in the city or county.
Filing information
Elections office
Harrisonburg City: 409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801; Rockingham County: 20 E Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-432-7707; 540-564-3055
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee: 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files. Petition signature requirement: 125.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 15, 2027
Primary Filing
Jan 4, 2027 - Apr 1, 2027