The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #4, Jason Gore
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Ahoy folks, onwards! If you’re just joining us, visit this page to catch up on the series. So feedback on this candidate was a mixed bag. Everyone liked Jason’s strong background in deep crime fighting and were impressed about his on-the-ground security clearance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The strongest concern people shared was his lack of applicable administrative experience. Although no one on the panel was bothered by these things, some also thought that his close affiliation with Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott might hinder him with some voters, along with the strong financial backing those ties give him. His use of the often-racially-coded ‘keep those people from Illinois out of Lake County’ language raised concerns among some panelists that he could create or exacerbate racial tensions in the Sheriff’s department. If you want to learn more about Jason, here’s his website. Jason has earned endorsements from: * Hammond Firefighters PAC * USW Local 1011 * Whiting Democratic Precinct Committee * Lake Station and Hobart Township Democratic Precinct Organization * Mayor McDermott * Pipefitters Local 597 * International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit indivisiblebythelake.substack.com/subscribe
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