A statement from Moore’s campaign team read:

“Eddie Moore, M.Ed. and friends completed paperwork to enter the race for Hamilton County Sheriff. Eddie has been a deputy for the county law enforcement agency since July of 1987 and currently serves as a Lieutenant in the patrol division. His vast experience has been represented not only through time, but also in the variety of positions he has been entrusted. This, combined with his academic studies in organizational leadership, provides him with the leadership perspective other candidates don’t exhibit. This enables him to be able to lead the agency and community in the changes coming and needed to stay ahead of crime and safety issues facing ALL Hamilton County residents, visitors and businesses.”

It is a little unclear what Lieutenant Moore is referring to when saying he has “completed paperwork” to enter the sheriff’s race.  Candidates cannot officially file candidacy for the 2018 primary election until January 10, 2018, at the earliest.  It is possible he has formed an exploratory committee or a committee to run for the office.