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Daron Hall
Office history
Daron Hall is a Democrat serving as the Davidson County Sheriff in Tennessee [1]. He first assumed office in September 2002, having been sworn in as the 61st sheriff of the county [3], [12]. Hall is currently seeking re-election for a seventh term in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 [1]. His current term is set to end on September 1, 2026 [1].
Hall holds the distinction of being the youngest person ever elected to the office of Davidson County Sheriff and has served longer than any other sheriff in the county's history [3], [11]. He defeated Kenny Hardy in the 2018 Democratic primary with 82.6% of the vote, followed by uncontested general elections in 2018 and 2022 [1]. In the 2022 general election, he received 99.2% of the vote [1].
Prior to his election as sheriff, Hall worked under three previous Davidson County Sheriffs and served as a program director for Core Civic, including time in Brisbane, Australia [3]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in criminology from Western Kentucky University [3]. With nearly 40 years of criminal justice experience, Hall has been recognized by national media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and CNN [3], [12].
During his tenure, Hall has focused on diversion programs and mental health treatment. He designed and implemented the Behavioral Care Center, a program aimed at decriminalizing mental illness [3]. His administration has overseen a 32 percent decrease in the inmate population over a ten-year period and closed a 300-bed facility [12]. Hall has also led two major professional organizations: he was elected president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, becoming the first Tennessee sheriff to hold that position, and served as the 101st president of the American Correctional Association, the first sheriff ever elected to lead that organization [3], [12].
Hall has received numerous awards for his work, including the NAMI "Ambassador of Hope" Award, the Tennessean’s "Top 40 Under 40," and the American Correctional Association’s "E.R. Cass" Award [3]. In the context of the 2026 election, Hall has cited jail overcrowding, drug use, and new state laws regarding federal immigration enforcement as key challenges facing his office [11].
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Hall”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Hall”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hall”and, if needed, select the applicable position.