Incumbent Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat wins key race for reelection

Incumbent Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat cruised to a victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary election.
Incumbent Fulton County Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Labat takes a selfie with Knowa De Barso, middle, and his wife Jacqueline "Jackie" Labat at an election night watch party at Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Chamian Cruz/WABE)

Incumbent Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat cruised to a victory after securing 54.8% of the total vote counted as of 10 p.m. in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

Labat spent the better part of his reelection campaign defending his record and management following mounting violence, overcrowding and multiple deaths at the Fulton County Jail.

At least 10 detainees died while in custody in 2023 and three this year.