From police chief to probate judge?

The Westminster police chief, Rory Jones, may catch the political fever in this election year. When asked today about talk that he will run for the job of Oconee Probate Judge, Jones told 101.7/WGOG NEWS, “I am considering it.” If Jones runs, he says, he’ll seek the nomination of the county Republican Party. The office is now held by Kenny Johns, Republican from Walhalla. A two-week period of candidate qualifying opens on Friday.