gerald hege

State lawmakers are trying to close a loophole that allows some convicted felons to run for sheriff — a move that would block former Davidson County Sheriff Gerald Hege from running again.

In a move that has close ties to a former Davidson County sheriff, a state House committee has passed a measure to bar felons from running for the office even if the conviction has been expunged. 

The Davidson County Board of Elections voted to allow a controversial former sheriff to remain on the ballot for the May primary.