Conservative Republican
Experience. Transparency. Service.
With 22½ years of full-time law enforcement experience, Wayne Olver is running for Grant County Sheriff with a focus on public accountability, cooperation among agencies, and a renewed commitment to protecting and serving the people of Grant County.
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Wayne Olver brings 22½ years of law enforcement experience to his campaign for Grant County Sheriff. His career includes service as a detective and police instructor.
He holds an associate degree in forensics and completed continuing training throughout his career in domestic violence, crime prevention, and RADAR.
Wayne grew up in New Jersey and is a former business owner. He is seeking to bring greater transparency, an open-door approach, and a commitment to public service to the Sheriff’s Department.
Work toward combating human trafficking, drugs, and gang activity.
Promote cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
Encourage more women to pursue careers and serve in the department.
Renew the focus on protecting and serving the public.
Maintain an open-door policy, promote greater transparency, and remain accountable to the people of Grant County.
Work to make Grant County a better place for everyone who calls it home.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.
Join Wayne and support his campaign at the Golf Classic.
Scott Park
720 Fairway Drive, Silver City, NM
$125 per person · $500 per team
Includes green fees and golf cart
Tournament info: Len Zamora · 575-519-0297
Download Flyer & RegistrationSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join Wayne and support his campaign at the ice cream social fundraiser.
Old VFW, across from the animal clinic
2 Burnham St, Arenas Valley, NM 88022
Have a question about Wayne’s priorities or want to learn how to support his campaign? Get in touch.