BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Incumbent Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony secured the Democratic nomination for sheriff on Tuesday, and will face Independent candidate Charles Edward Whatley in the General Election in November.
Tony defeated candidates Steve Geller, David Howard and Al Pollock in the Primary Election, winning 50% of the votes.
“I’m truly honored to once again be selected by the Democratic Party to serve as their nominee. For approximately six years, I’ve focused on reforming the Broward Sheriff’s Office into the finest public safety organization in the country,” Tony said in a statement. “I’m extremely grateful for the people’s continued trust and confidence in my administration. My devotion to the people of Broward County will remain steadfast. I will always prioritize public safety over politics.”
Tony was sworn in as sheriff in January 2019 after Gov. Ron DeSantis removed then-Sheriff Scott Israel from the position following the Parkland school shooting in which 17 people were killed.
According to Tony’s campaign website, his career began 18 years ago at the Coral Springs Police Department.
Geller’s campaign website states that he was a law enforcement officer for over 30 years, holding various leadership roles.
Howard, meanwhile, was born and raised in Broward County and served more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves.
Pollock also has more than 30 years of public safety experience, according to his campaign website, and has held various positions in the Broward Sheriff’s Office, including as a colonel, watch commander and detective. He also served in the U.S. Marines.
“As we move forward into the general election, I share a message of hope and unity for our country, state, and for Broward,” Tony said. “As partisan politics continue to polarize and divide our nation, I’d encourage other elected officials and leaders to focus on building unity versus division. It’s easy to tear down but the true sum of a person can be seen in what they attempt to build up.”
View results below:
Votes
%
Gregory Tony(D)
Steven "Steve" Geller(D)
Al Pollock(D)
David Howard(D)
(358 / 358)
VIEW RESULTS: South Florida Primary Election