Sheriff Walsh Faces Some Challenges

This year, after many elections where he cruised to victory, Sheriff Kevin Walsh will be facing three challengers from his own department, including one from his own party. Deputy Joe Price, a Democrat, ran against Walsh and lost in 2006, is preparing for a rematch, along with fellow Democrat Sgt. Toby Shelley. The real challenge however, comes from a fellow Republican. Detective Ed Bragg, the President of the Police Benevolent Association, is challenging Sheriff Walsh for the nomination of his own party. Though Democrat registration has edged out Republican registration in Onondaga County in the last few years, I expect the winner of the general election to be a Republican. I wouldn’t count Ed Bragg out. He has already outlined a platform and is moving forward with his campaign. His position as the President of the PBA will help him build support. Plus, incumbency ain’t what it used to be. Keep an eye on this one. It might get interesting.