NATHAN McPEAK is a candidate for sheriff of Tyrrell County on the Democratic ticket. He has more than 40 years law enforcement experience, working for the Virginia Department of Corrections 1975-2006, then as a deputy, patrol sergeant, and K-9 handler with Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office 2006-2015. He is currently employed by the Town of Columbia performing street maintenance. The primary election is set for May 8.