Pope announces campaign for second term as sheriff

Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope announced on Nov. 5 that he will run for a second term in office in 2026.

In his announcement, Pope expressed pride in the progress made under his leadership and enthusiasm for continuing to serve the residents of Lyon County.

Pope was elected sheriff in 2022 after serving as a Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy since 2005, where he served in various assignments including patrol deputy, narcotics detective, jail sergeant, narcotics sergeant, special investigations sergeant, and patrol sergeant. He began his law enforcement career in corrections at the Ely State Prison.

Pope cited several achievements during his first term including reduced call times, a more than 100 percent increase in traffic stops, expansion of the School Resource Officer program, restoring the sheriff’s office to full staffing levels, greater community engagement and reduced crime.

"I am proud of what we have accomplished together during my first term,” Pope said. “The men and women of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office have worked tirelessly to make our communities safer, more engaged, and better served. I look forward to building on this foundation of progress in a second term."

Pope said he plans to continue enhancing public safety, transparency, and community partnerships throughout Lyon County.

“Our mission remains clear: to aggressively and professionally enforce the law while protecting the quality of life our residents deserve,” Pope said. “As Sheriff, I will continue to ensure the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office leads with integrity, service, and accountability."