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Newport News Sheriff's race focuses on recidivism, mental health and facility improvements
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Running to be the next sheriff of Newport News are incumbent Democrat Gabe Morgan and independent candidate Francis Jacobson.
Morgan has served as sheriff in Newport News since 2006.
While in office, Morgan said he made strides in reducing recidivism and addressing mental health.
“We have worked tirelessly to change that situation, and we have become a leader throughout the Commonwealth and nationally in many of our innovations,” said Morgan.
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/politics/elections/newport-news-sheriffs-race-gabe-morgan-francis-jacobson-2025-election/291-1bc516bf-8374-4522-b281-2b47c223b9e3