Why a Sheriff election in 2010?

Some people have asked why all the fuss about a Sheriff's election in 2010? Let me set the stage for you. Mike Books is the current Elkhart County Sheriff. I believe he has been a great Sheriff, with solid vision and leadership. I would never run against him. He is statutorily at his term limits. Thus, there are currently five candidates vying for the Republican primary on May 4, 2010. I am one of those candidates. The May election is very important, as only the winner goes on to the November 2, 2010 general election. I ask you to weigh the candidates on the issues. -Brad