Hooks wins MOCO Republican race for sheriff

The votes are in, and both winners may surprise some people.Former Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tyler Hooks has defeated Capt. Joseph Pritchett of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office for the Republican spot on the ticket in the general election this November.

Morgan County Elections: Sheriff race headed to runoff, others conclude

The crowded field of seven candidates for Morgan County sheriff has been culled, but a runoff is almost inevitable. Captain Joseph Pritchett of the MCSO received nearly 35 percent of the vote, and Tyler Hooks trailed by less than 300 votes with 28.28 percent. Ryan Morgan placed third with 16.