Wichita County commissioners appoint Will Rutledge to finish sheriff’s term through 2026

Aug 27, 2025

At their Aug. 26 meeting, the Wichita County Commissioners Court unanimously appointed Will Rutledge to fill the remainder of Sheriff David Duke’s term through Dec. 31, 2026. Rutledge said he plans continuity; commissioners described the move as a way to keep operations stable until the next elections.

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Wichita County commissioners on Aug. 26 voted unanimously to appoint Will Rutledge to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff David Duke, an appointment that will run through Dec. 31, 2026. The court’s motion, made by Commissioner Watts and seconded by Commissioner Fincannon, carried 5-0.

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