Overview
- Aaron Spencer announced his campaign in a Facebook video, saying the justice system failed his family and pledging to restore trust in law enforcement.
- He has pleaded not guilty and is free on a $150,000 bond, with a pre-trial hearing set for December 16–17 and jury selection to begin January 26, 2026.
- According to court records, Spencer found his 14-year-old daughter in Michael Fosler’s truck, forced it off the road, shot the 67-year-old during an altercation, and then called 911.
- Fosler was out on a $50,000 bond under a no-contact order and faced 43 counts including internet stalking of a child, sexual assault, sexual indecency with a child, and possession of child sexual-abuse material.
- Running as a Republican, Spencer could face incumbent Sheriff John Staley, and his case has galvanized support online, including a defense fundraiser and a petition with more than 360,000 signatures.