2022 Contra Costa County Sheriff election mega thread

[Go Navy]

If this post is truly from Mr. Therriault, I will be sending more money to his campaign in the very near future.

[SilveradoColt21]

Originally Posted by Ben4ContraCostaSheriff

Hello everyone, Ben here. I am 100% serious about my CCW policy change from Sheriff Livingston. I need your help to get elected. This is a huge issue that many Democrats have run away from just because of the word "gun" or "weapon."

I know, I know. Can't believe a Dem would actually understand CCW's, but I do. The unicorn is here.

https://www.ben4sheriff.com/ccw The next couple of weeks will be crucial.

People under the law are entitled to protection and self-defense.
Additionally, I do not think this right should only be provided to the few, the elite, or to those with access to power.

This is an equity issue and for far too long, people in our county have been denied this right.

I intend as Sheriff to bring us into compliance with adjoining counties, (Sacramento, Solano, San Joaquin) that good cause and establishment for such cause is personal protection or self-defense.

This will increase transparency and fairness in the process.

I'm optimistic about you winning, I will do my part and help whichever way I can, you got my vote

[Ben4ContraCostaSheriff]

@ Go Navy. 100% the candidate here. @SilveradoColt21, thank you. Every spreading the word that a change is right around the corner helps. I am trying to get the word out for those who believe in their self defense.

[Tweeder74]

I am seeing Livingston signs everywhere. I am sure hoping we can get a change in Sherrif. Criminals do not respect the current sherrif of Contra Costa.
I am pulling for you Ben. We need a Sherriff committed to working to keep the citizens safe and helping us be allowed to protect our selves as well.

[rrr70]

Originally Posted by Tweeder74

I am seeing Livingston signs everywhere. I am sure hoping we can get a change in Sherrif. Criminals do not respect the current sherrif of Contra Costa.
I am pulling for you Ben. We need a Sherriff committed to working to keep the citizens safe and helping us be allowed to protect our selves as well.

Issues with criminals in our county is not with sheriff, but with incompetent and pro-criminals DA Becton.

[Boat211]

“GO TEAM BEN”

[street_sweepa]

Originally Posted by rrr70

Issues with criminals in our county is not with sheriff, but with incompetent and pro-criminals DA Becton.

Mary Knox(law/order) has endorsed Livingston. So is it Becton(woke) that endorses Ben? If not, which DA candidate is endorsing Ben?

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by street_sweepa

Mary Knox(law/order) has endorsed Livingston. So is it Becton(woke) that endorses Ben? If not, which DA candidate is endorsing Ben?

Remember Ben is a pro CCW DEM whereas Livingston is an anti CCW RINO.

Best to vote across the ticket in this election: Ben for Sheriff and Mary for DA.

[Tweeder74]

Good info Street Sweepa and Paladin. Good advice, thank you

[Paladin]

Mail in ballots arrived LAST WEEK. Best not to wait to donate, volunteer and support Ben.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by Tweeder74

I am seeing Livingston signs everywhere. I am sure hoping we can get a change in Sherrif. Criminals do not respect the current sherrif of Contra Costa.
I am pulling for you Ben. We need a Sherriff committed to working to keep the citizens safe and helping us be allowed to protect our selves as well.

I’ve seen a few signs for Ben Therriault!

[Paladin]

A good article about Ben vs Livingston debate and the candidates.

https://www.danvillesanramon.com/new...c-safety-forum

SJ Merc endorses Ben!

Pass it along to DEMs (don’t mention CCWs) and GOPers (mention CCWs).

(paywall)
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/04/...nd-felon-cops/

[Go Navy]

Looks like Livingston got 61% and Therriault got 39%. Only 127,000 votes were cast for all offices in CC County, which has a population of one million. 18% turnout. That illustrates how very important these primaries are.

Question: does this result mean that Livingston is re-elected, or does it mean we vote again in November for one of these two?

[SkyHawk]

2021 Census says 1.16M but the adult population of CC totals only ~903,000, so the turnout was like 14%.

That is better than we did in Placer though, with a turnout of less than 10% of adults

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by Go Navy

Looks like Livingston got 61% and Therriault got 39%. Only 127,000 votes were cast for all offices in CC County, which has a population of one million. 18% turnout. That illustrates how very important these primaries are.

Question: does this result mean that Livingston is re-elected, or does it mean we vote again in November for one of these two?

Livingston got >50% so he’s won.

[Go Navy]

Originally Posted by Paladin

Livingston got >50% so he’s won.

So this was not a "jungle primary" for this particular office, in which the two top vote getters go to November? This was a final vote for this office?

Glad I voted for Ben. He had a pretty good showing.

All our hopes now are on SCOTUS. They will hand down an opinion on the New York concealed carry case by the end of this month.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by Go Navy

So this was not a "jungle primary" for this particular office, in which the two top vote getters go to November? This was a final vote for this office?

Glad I voted for Ben. He had a pretty good showing.

All our hopes now are on SCOTUS. They will hand down an opinion on the New York concealed carry case by the end of this month.

When only 2 candidates run, there is no need for a runoff.

According to about a hour ago Ben has >40% That’s a strong showing against a sitting sheriff.