New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 2, 2026

Ed Branch- Charles City candidate for Sheriff

By Community Member | September 28, 2015 1:58 am

Experience- Three years of law enforcement experience; 28 years of managing budgets, facilities, people, payroll, and scheduling.

Reason for running- “I have a vision for the sheriff’s department and want to bring godly and moral conduct in the sheriff’s office. I want to make sure that the sheriff’s office display those qualities when working with citizens.”

Why should people vote for you?- “I know how to serve the people of the county because of Jesus Christ. He taught us how to serve and I believe that the first goal of the sheriff’s office is to serve the citizens of Charles City.”