Sheriff Race Set For 2024 Primary

By Kris Smith

With less than two weeks remaining in the sign-up phase of the March 2024 primary, two candidates for Navarro County Sheriff have thrown their proverbial hats in the ring.
Incumbent Sheriff Elmer Tanner did not hesitate in his decision to file his paperwork on opening day, November 11th.

The 3 termed Sheriff Tanner stated on his private Facebook page, “Today, along with the support of my wife and family, I reinforced my commitment to the citizens of Navarro County by filing for re-election as Sheriff of Navarro County.”
He continued, “I have approximately 35 years of law enforcement experience serving the citizens of Navarro County with the last 11 years as your sheriff. It has been an honor to serve you as Sheriff of Navarro County. I take the responsibility and challenges of chief law enforcement officer in the county very seriously and believe I have definitely demonstrated such.”
You may remember back in 2011 when Sheriff Tanner began his initial campaign following the retirement of the late Leslie Cotten with his “Meeting your needs, exceeding your expectations”. The motto remains clear to the Tanner regime still today.
Tanner stated, “I firmly believe that I have fulfilled that promise and have led the agency by example.”
Sheriff Tanner has led the NCSO since his election in 2012 with the support of his wife, Mandy, and the stellar team of deputies who continue to serve under his leadership.
Steven Travis, former Corsicana PD K-9 Narcotics officer, has filed his paperwork with the Navarro County Republican Party to add his name to the 2024 Primary Ballot.

Travis is married to Jennifer Jock Travis, and is the son of Jennifer and stepson of Robert Muir. A 2011 Dawson High School graduate, Travis attained an associate degree in criminal justice at Navarro College before moving on to Sam Houston State University, where he furthered his degree in Criminal Justice.
Beginning his law enforcement career with the Corsicana Police Department in 2015, Travis graduated from Navarro College Police Academy and was assigned to patrol. By the end of 2017, Travis was promoted to Narcotics K-9 handler at Corsicana PD.
Travis stated, “After proven success in narcotics enforcement, I was assigned to the Narcotics division where I learned a more in-depth approach to Law Enforcement. I have been fortunate enough to work with multiple Municipal, State, and Federal agencies through my career creating strong working relationships along the way.”
In 2022, Travis left CPD to join the Navarro County Sheriff’s Department. He said, “Due to my experience in Law Enforcement, I was granted an expedited Field Training program lasting 6 weeks. Shortly after completing Field Training, I was promoted to Corporal.”
Travis continued, “After a couple of months away from the Sheriff’s Office I have not lost my passion for Law Enforcement. Having seen first-hand the inner working of the department, I felt the need to offer my service to the citizens. My goal is to make the Department more efficient in regard to budget and personnel.”

The NavCo Chronicle will be watching this race closely in the coming months as the community prepares for the March 2024 Primary!

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