HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Thursday night, the Reno County Republican Party had to make a choice between two current members of the Reno County Sheriff’s Office to fill the position as sheriff. The two choices, were Captain Darrian Campbell who currently heads the patrol division and Captain Steve Lutz who heads the detective division.

By a close vote of 23-18, Captain Darrian Campbell was selected by the Republicans and his name will be sent to the Governor to complete the process.

The current sheriff Randy Henderson will retire and Campbell will then be the new sheriff on Dec. 28.