DeWitt County will have a contested Sheriff's primary for the first time is many election cycles.

Friday morning, Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers announced he would be running for Sheriff in the March primary next spring. At an announcement event on Friday morning, Lowers spoke of his plans to retire from the Clinton Police Department and his longtime dream to run for Sheriff.

The veteran law enforcement officer touted his record working in leadership at the City of Clinton. Lowers touted his fiscal accomplishments and community policing approach. 

Lowers spoke of the challenges facing communities and his commitment to partnerships to meet the community where they are.

With many partnerships in place, Lowers touted his involvement in many of those collaborations and his commitment to continuing those.

Lowers is a Clinton native and a graduate of Clinton High School. He was introduced by remarks from Curt Nettles and JoAnn Reidy at the Clinton Country Club.