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RODNEY H. WRIGHT
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Rodney H. Wright is the Republican candidate for Gibson County Sheriff in the August 6, 2026 county general election 1. A lifelong Gibson County resident from Yorkville, he has campaigned on pledges to "restore transparency, accountability, and professionalism" to the sheriff's office, to provide equal law enforcement for all citizens, to improve services with cost efficiency, and to build departmental pride among residents and employees 1.
Career
Wright reports nearly 30 years in law enforcement 1. He serves as a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, where his case experience has included thefts, burglaries, homicides, and crimes against children 1. He has served as a Special Agent with the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and is a member of the Tennessee Meth Task Force and the Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force 1.
Background and education
Wright describes himself as a cancer survivor and a person of faith 1.
Sources
Further candidate material (not accessible for this profile)
- Rodney Wright for Gibson County Sheriff - Facebook (requires login)
- Rodney Wright seeks Republican nomination for Gibson County Sheriff - WBBJ TV (article did not load / returned an error when accessed)
Public filings
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Tennessee — statement of interest
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