Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery won his first election Tuesday after a battle against Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie.
Unofficial results show Lowery with 51% (16,514) of the vote, with McKenzie at 48% (15,297)
Governor Kay Ivey previously appointed Lowery to take the place of retired Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack.
In a growing county, Lowery vowed to face challenges, including aiding in the removal of illegal aliens and rising crime pressures from neighboring areas. The sheriff has grown the force during his tenure, adding to patrols and jail staff.
With 30 years of law enforcement experience and 20 years in Baldwin County, Lowery has been credited for overseeing a multi-agency partnership to ensure safety officers are in every school.
Lowery is a graduate of Auburn University. He served as president of the Alabama chapter of the FBI National Academy and completed the FBI's Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar. He serves as vice chairman of the Baldwin County 911 Board and is a charter member of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Foundation.
Lowery and his wife of 29 years, Tonja, are small business owners in Elberta.
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