Alamance County, North Carolina

Alamance County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Alamance County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Long and Terry S. Johnson. Candidate information follows official Alamance County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican incumbent Terry S. Johnson, sheriff since 2002, faces unaffiliated challenger Shannon Long, who qualified for the November ballot by petition; no Democrat filed, per Alamance News.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Alamance County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Terry S. Johnson, is on the ballot.

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Shannon Long

Independent

Top priorities

More officer training on racial profiling and de-escalation
Greater transparency from county leadership
Support for previously incarcerated people to prevent recidivism

Per the News of Orange.

Biography

Shannon Long is a pastor and business owner who founded Beyond Measure Ministries and Beyond Measure Barbering Institute, per News of Orange. He began his law enforcement career in 2002 at the Orange County Detention Center and is running as an unaffiliated candidate for Alamance County Sheriff. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shannon Long.

Terry S. Johnson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Terry S. Johnson has served as Alamance County Sheriff since 2002, per the Alamance County Board of Elections' elected officials directory. He is seeking reelection to another four-year term. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Terry S. Johnson.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alamance County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Alamance County Sheriff election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Alamance County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Shannon Long, full profile Terry S. Johnson, full profile Official North Carolina election office