Chad Chronister
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2017 - Present
2029
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Chad Chronister (Republican Party) is the Hillsborough County Sheriff in Florida. Chronister assumed office in 2017. Chronister's current term ends on January 2, 2029.
Chronister (Republican Party) won re-election for Hillsborough County Sheriff in Florida outright in the general election on November 5, 2024, after the Republican primary and general election were canceled.
Chronister was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott (R) to replace outgoing sheriff David Gee (R) in 2017.[1]
On November 30, 2024, Trump announced he had selected Chronister as his nominee for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, "As DEA Administrator, Chad will work with our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to secure the Border, stop the flow of Fentanyl, and other Illegal Drugs, across the Southern Border, and SAVE LIVES."[2] On December 3, 2024, Chronister withdrew from consideration.[3]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Hillsborough County, Florida (2024)
General election
The general election was canceled. Chad Chronister (R) won without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Chronister in this election.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Hillsborough County, Florida (2020)
General election
General election for Hillsborough County Sheriff
Incumbent Chad Chronister defeated Gary Pruitt and Ron McMullen in the general election for Hillsborough County Sheriff on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chad Chronister (R) | 54.8 | 380,977 | |
| Gary Pruitt (D) | 35.9 | 249,382 | ||
| Ron McMullen (Independent) | 9.3 | 64,850 | ||
| Total votes: 695,209 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Gary Pruitt advanced from the Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Sheriff.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hillsborough County Sheriff
Incumbent Chad Chronister defeated Charles Boswell in the Republican primary for Hillsborough County Sheriff on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chad Chronister | 62.4 | 54,864 | |
| Charles Boswell | 37.6 | 33,079 | ||
| Total votes: 87,943 | ||||
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2018
General election
Special general election for Hillsborough County Sheriff
Incumbent Chad Chronister defeated Gary Pruitt in the special general election for Hillsborough County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chad Chronister (R) | 54.8 | 280,849 | |
| Gary Pruitt (D) | 45.2 | 231,418 | ||
| Total votes: 512,267 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Chad Chronister did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Tampa Bay Times, "Chronister takes on 'privilege' of serving as Hillsborough sheriff (w/video)," September 29, 2017
- ↑ 4President, "President Donald J. Trump Nominates Sheriff Chad Chronister for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)," November 30, 2024
- ↑ Fox News, "Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws as Trump's nominee to lead DEA," December 3, 2024
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