Rodney L. Thormahlen

Resume: Democrat, 49, sheriff since 1988 … with department for 23 years, first as deputy and undersheriff. St. Maries police chief, 1988. Married, two children, one grandchild. Graduate, St. Maries High.

Finances: $743 in contributions; no expenditures through Sept. 30.

Why running: “I enjoy my job. I want to continue programs I’ve started, such as DARE, the Child Abuse Task Force, St. Joe Valley Search and Rescue.”

What he would do first: Keep working to get better service to community.

, DataTimes