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Our votes and voices matter in every election, for every office.

It can be difficult to understand how your vote connects to the criminal justice system, so let’s break down what you might see on your ballot and how these elected offices affect our communities:

A mayor or another local government official usually appoints the chief of police in their city to manage law enforcement.

A sheriff is typically an elected position that oversees a county and is responsible for enforcing the law.

District attorneys are considered the top law enforcement officials because they decide when an arrest leads to a charge. They can either be elected or appointed depending on your state or county.

The majority of states elect judges to the state's supreme court, while others are appointed, depending on the state's constitution.

Governors play a crucial role in ensuring public safety and security, and they oversee state agencies that implement criminal justice and public safety policy and programs, including state police, corrections and juvenile justice.

Your state legislators are responsible for policies that define what constitutes crime, the procedures for responding to crime, sentencing structures, and funding of government agencies that are responsible for dealing with offenders and victims.

Senators and Representatives in Congress create federal laws and have the power to reform the criminal justice system through legislation.

The President appoints the Attorney General, who leads the Department of Justice. This executive department of the United States government is responsible for enforcing the federal law and administering justice in the United States.

Every election is important. We need every voice to be heard. For more information on who could be on your ballot, visit your Secretary of State’s website.

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