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Sheriff-elect Scott London.

Sheriff-elect Scott London.

Eddy County Sheriff Ernie Mendoza.

Eddy County Sheriff Ernie Mendoza.

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Eddy County elects first GOP sheriff

Updated: Wednesday, 07 Nov 2012, 5:05 PM MST
Published : Wednesday, 07 Nov 2012, 5:06 PM MST

CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) - For the first time in history Eddy County has a Republican sheriff.

Scott London, a sergeant with the Artesia Police Department, beat out Democratic incumbent Ernie Mendoza.

In the last sheriff's race Mendoza defeated his Two Republican opponents in a landslide.

In Tuesday's London came out well ahead by nearly 1,300 votes.
 

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