Al Cannon | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Charleston County | |
| In office February 25, 1988 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Dawley |
| Succeeded by | Kristin Graziano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Alton Cannon Jr. October 9, 1946 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Wallis Baldwin Cannon
(m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve |
| Years of service | 1967-1971 (active duty); 1978-2006 (Reserve) |
| Rank | Colonel (Reserve) |
| Unit | Office of Special Investigations |
James Alton "Al" Cannon Jr. (born October 9, 1946) is an American law enforcement officer, attorney and politician. He served as sheriff of Charleston County, South Carolina, from February 1988 until January 2021.[1] He was defeated by Democratic challenger Kristin Graziano in the November 2020 election.[2]
- ^ "James Alton Cannon, Jr". charlestoncounty.org. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Kristin Graziano wins Charleston County Sheriff's Office race, unseating Al Cannon". The Post and Courier. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.