Ken J. Mascara (born July 8, 1958) was the Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States, and was the elected top official of the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office,[1] one of the largest law enforcement agencies on the Treasure Coast of Florida.
[5] During the 2020 elections, he created, funded, and recruited a ghost campaign for the Republican Primary.
While making findings of the scheme, the State Attorney chose not to prosecute Mascara and cohorts.
In June 2024 the Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause to investigate this charge further.
[7] He was the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2002 and 2004, and received the 2002 Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scouts of America Gulf Stream Council.