NSA News:ALEXANDRIA, VA ― Several candidates for president spoke last week at the the National Sheriffs’ Association’s (NSA) 75th Anniversary Conference and Presidential Forum in Baltimore, Md.
NSA members voted in the first-ever straw poll, giving top support to Mike Huckabee, Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton and Ben Carson.
“Presidential candidates had a fantastic opportunity at our presidential forum to talk directly to those who are protecting Americans―and the law enforcement community was enthusiastic to hear from the candidates,” said NSA Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson.
“Moving forward, our 3,081 elected sheriffs from across the nation and 20,000 members want to hear more presidential candidate ideas on immigration and border security, treating the mentally ill in our jails and other important criminal justice and public safety issues from those running for president. We are eager to continue the dialogue,” Thompson said.
Below are the results the NSA straw poll at the conference and presidential forum:
Overall Poll (Both Republican and Democratic)
- Mike Huckabee ― 18.2% (93% Male, 7% Female)
- Jeb Bush ― 16.2% (92% Male, 8% Female)
- Hillary Clinton ― 14.3% (73% Male, 27% Female)
- Ben Carson ― 11% (84% Male, 16% Female)
- Scott Walker ― 9.7% (90% Male, 10% Female)
Top 4 Republican Candidates
- Mike Huckabee ― 24.8%
- Jeb Bush ― 22.1%
- Ben Carson ― 15%
- Scott Walker ― 13.3%
Top 5 Democrat Candidates
- Hillary Clinton ― 61.8%
- Joe Biden ― 20.6%
- Bernie Sanders ― 11.7%
- Jim Webb ― 2%
- Martin O’Malley ― 2%
