Jackson, Stewart elected; Baker retains seat in Escambia Co. (Ala.) General Election
Circuit Clerk John Robert Fountain and Natalie Rodgers tally votes Tuesday Night
Escambia County will have a new sheriff for the first time in 16 years after Republican Heath Jackson defeated Democrat, and current Escambia County Sheriff's Office chief deputy, Mike Lambert in Tuesday's General Election.
Jackson defeated Lambert 6,426 to 5,693, taking in 53 percent of the votes, to Lambert's 46.96 percent.
During a campaign party in Brewton following the election, Jackson – a current sergeant with the Escambia County Sheriff's Department in Florida - said he is excited to put Escambia County Alabama back on the map in terms of law enforcement effectiveness.
"First thi...