Casey Cagle, the leading conservative Republican for governor, announced that 58 sheriffs from across Georgia have endorsed him. The announcement of this statewide network of respected and trusted leaders follows Cagle’s unmatched fundraising haul of $2.7 million in just two months, and the endorsements of 64 elected officials in Northwest Georgia alone.

In Southeast Georgia, Sheriffs Stephen Jessup (McIntosh), John Wilcher (Chatham), Noel Brown (Bulloch), and Tyson Stephens (Emanuel) threw their names behind Cagle’s run for the state’s top office.

“Casey Cagle is the man for the job,” said Bulloch County Sheriff Noel Brown. “He is a natural-born leader that comes from a humble upbringing, and I know he hasn’t forgotten where he comes from. I trust him to run our state, and I am extremely proud to be supporting Casey Cagle’s candidacy for governor.”

"Law enforcement all across our state would benefit from Casey becoming governor," said Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher. "Casey has always supported our best interest. I think he is the best man for the job, and I am extremely proud to endorse his bid for governor.”

“The sheriffs are among the most respected and trusted leaders in communities all across our state,” said Cagle. “I am humbled to have the support of these selfless public servants. We are all indebted to the brave men and women that wear the badge and put their lives on the line for us. When I am governor, I will continue to fight tirelessly to support our law enforcement heroes.”

Cagle has pledged to cut taxes by $100 million in his first 100 days, deliver a comprehensive 10-year infrastructure plan, and create 500,000 new jobs in the first four years of his administration. He has also made workforce development a top priority, and will continue to lead on developing a world-class education system in Georgia.

The full list of the 58 sheriffs endorsing Cagle includes:

Keith McBrayer, Henry

Frank Reynolds, Cherokee

Tim Burkhalter, Floyd

Ashley Paulk, Lowndes

Danny Brannen, Pulaski

James Woodruff, Troup

Logan Marshall, McDuffie

Mitch Ralston, Gordon

Ramsey Bennett, Pierce

Rod Howell, Colquitt

Chris Steverson, Telfair

Noel Brown, Bulloch

Randy Shirley, Stephens

Robert Rodgers, Wilcox

Butch Reece, Jones

Cullen Talton, Houston

Brad White, Lamar

Stacy Nicholson, Gilmer

Ray Cross, Dade

Gary Sisk, Catoosa

Scott Berry, Oconee

John Cary Bittick, Monroe

Chris Clinton, Towns

R.L. “Butch” Conway, Gwinnett

Gerald Couch, Hall

Terry Deese, Peach

Roger Garrison, Cherokee (fmr.)

Wiley Griffin, Decatur

Bill Hancock, Crisp

Mike Jolley, Harris

Howard Sills, Putnam

Pete Smith, Sumter

Tyson Stephens, Emanuel

Neal Walden, White

Neil Warren, Cobb

Clay Whittle, Columbia

Steve Wilson, Walker

Mike Yeager, Coweta

Harry Young, Grady

John Wilcher, Chatham

Bill Hutson, Cobb (fmr.)

Randy Dely, Webster

Mack Mason, Union

Jeff Watson, Taylor

Dane Kirby, Fannin

Stacy Jarrard, Lumpkin

Shane Tondee, Schley

William Price, Early

Steve Cronic, Hall (fmr.)

Donald Craig, Pickens

Stephen Jessup, McIntosh

Darren Mitchum, Twiggs

Frank Andrews, Rabun (fmr.)

John Bowens, Terrell

Gary Gulledge, Paulding

Clark Millsap, Bartow

Johnny Moats, Polk

Gene Scarbrough, Tift