Meet Jude Washington, Candidate For Jefferson County Sheriff on May 19, 2026 - Paid for by Committee To Elect Jude Washington for Sheriff P .O. Box 86, Bessemer, AL 35021Â
Jude Washington brings over three decades of dedicated law enforcement experience to his candidacy for Sheriff of Jefferson County. His journey began in 1988 with the Montgomery Police Department, where he laid the groundwork for a career committed to public safety and community service.Â
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