Moore will not seek election as sheriff

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore has made the difficult decision not to seek election this year.
“I have another year to serve as your sheriff, then I am planning to retire,”  Moore said.
Moore was appointed sheriff  Jan. 1, 2020, by Governor Kay Ivey to serve the remainder of Tommy Moore’s term, which would have ended this year.  Tommy stepped down Dec. 31, 2019, due to health reasons.

“Sometimes age creeps up on you,”  Horace said.  “This was a decision that was very difficult for me.  I did not want to get elected and retire in the middle of my term because our last two sheriffs have been appointed by the governor.  I just did not think that would be fair to the citizens of Winston County and everyone who has supported me, to have another sheriff appointed by the governor.”

Tommy Moore was appointed sheriff by the governor on March 14, 2016, replacing Hobby Walker, who resigned Feb. 24, 2016.
Horace has worked very hard to continue and expand upon the work Tommy did to increase trust in the Winston County Sheriff’s Office, he noted.
“I feel that the previous sheriff, Tommy Moore, and I have brought back trust and integrity to the sheriff’s office.  We both have worked hard to accomplish this, and I plan to work this year to further that mission,”  Horace said.
Winston County Republican Party Chairman Jerry Mobley is saddened to see Horace not seeking election.
"It is with deep regret to hear that Horace will not be running for election. I feel  he has done a  fantastic job during his time in office and appreciate the work he has accomplished.  Having said that, I understand his decision to retire and wish him the best. I hope that whomever is elected to replace him will carry on with the work that he and Tommy started moving our county forward,  making it a safer and better place to live and raise a family.   I pray God’s blessings of health and safety in their travels at retirement,”  Mobley said.