Joe Blackburn

Resume: Republican, 64, retired conservation officer; former enforcement agent for State Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board; former Benewah County marine deputy. University of Montana graduate. Served in U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. Married, six children, 12 grandchildren.

Finances: Reports $1,257 in expenditures and $496 in contributions as of Oct. 10.

Why running: So the county will have a visible, on-the-street, working sheriff.

What he would do first: Will seek grant money to hire school resource officer to fight drug use.

, DataTimes