Candidates

Steve O. Simpson* (I)

Occupaton: Sheriff, Loudoun County.
Education: Police science course work, Northern Virginia Community College, FBI Academy; Virginia Sheriffs' Institute.
Age: 54
Residence: Airmont, Va
Web site: http://www.sheriffstevesimpson.com
E-mail: gsimp27633@aol.com

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* Incumbent

Michael E. George (D)

Occupaton: Director of investigative services, Recording Industry Association of America.
Education: BS, political science, State Univ. of New York at Brockport; AA, police science, Suffolk County Community College.
Age: 54
Residence: Broadlands.
Web site: http://www.georgeforsheriff.com
E-mail: georgeforsheriff@aol.com

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Greg J. Ahlemann (R)

Occupaton: Former Loudoun Deputy.
Education: Some college, no degree.
Age: 37
Residence: Leesburg.
Web site: http://www.ahlemannforsheriff.com
E-mail: info@ahlemannforsheriff.com

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Sheriff Stories

Ahlemann's Tough Talk Fails to Win Favor at Polls

On the campaign trail, former Loudoun County sheriff’s deputy Greg J. Ahlemann was never shy in describing just how soundly he had defeated three-term sheriff Stephen O. Simpson for the Republican nomination in June. “Trounced” and “landslide” were words his campaign Web site used. Read more »

All Stories

• Battle Over Experience Plays Out in Race for Sheriff
• Sheriff’s Candidate Admits Dismissing Traffic Tickets
• CHAT: Transcript of Sheriff Candidate Greg Ahlemann's Chat With Readers
• CHAT: Transcript of Sheriff Steve Simpson's Chat with Readers
• LIVE CHAT: Sheriff Candidate Mike George Answers Reader Questions
• Candidate Ignites Race For Sheriff In Loudoun
• Sheriff Candidates Debate Immigration, Terrorism
• Loudoun Notebook: Chairman Goes After Incumbents
• Letter From Mike George to Loudoun Officers
• Sheriff Candidate Denies Office Shakeup Rumors

Voter Information

When: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 6
Where: Find your polling site
Registration: Local Registrar Offices
Absentee Ballot: Obtain and fill out
More Info: Board of Elections

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