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

Vance Richards- Charles City candidate for Sheriff

By Community Member | September 28, 2015 2:24 am

Experience- Twenty-four years of law enforcement with prior supervisor experience; former Charles City deputy.

Reason for running- “I love Charles City and I love those who reside in it. All I want to do is provide them with a more advanced sheriff’s office with integrity and community-based policing.”

Why should people vote for you?- “I have more experience than all the other candidates and will run the sheriff’s department with honesty and integrity. I will hold myself and deputies accountable for all actions they take.”