Garman wins Democratic Party nomination for Clark County sheriff

Russell Garman won the Democratic Party nomination for Clark County sheriff Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Clark County Board of Election.

Garman beat challenger Michael Varner in the primary election with 55% of the vote, according to unofficial results.

ELECTION RESULTS: Updated here all night

He will face incumbent Deb Burchett in November’s general election for Clark County Sheriff.

Garman holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Clark State Community College. He has 40 years of law enforcement experience — 36 of which were served at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Currently, he works as a lieutenant at the German Twp. Police Department.

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