Jefferson: Sheriff candidates raising more than $34,000; Demo Brasfield leads pack

Candidates for Jefferson County sheriff are building up sizable campaign war chests as primary elections approach next month.

Democrat Mike Brasfield, a former assistant police chief in Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has collected the most in contributions.

He had gathered $13,484 as of Monday, said his campaign treasurer, Laura Eickhoff.

That total includes a $5,000 contribution from the Jefferson County Democratic Party made July 26, Eickhoff said.

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