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Wichita County Sheriff David Duke announces retirement; commissioners outline appointment timeline
Summary
Sheriff David Duke submitted a letter of retirement after 44 years of county service, and the Commissioners Court reviewed the statutory process for appointing an interim sheriff and the election timeline that will follow.
Sheriff David Duke told the Wichita County Commissioners Court on Aug. 19 that he has submitted a letter of retirement after 44 years and two months of county service, including 17 years as sheriff. The court received the letter and discussed next steps for filling the vacancy.
Why it matters: the commissioners said state law gives their court authority to appoint a successor who will serve until the next general election, making the court's choice the county’s interim top law-enforcement official and shaping who runs in the 2026 election.
Sheriff David Duke spoke to the court about his career and plans. “I’m…
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