Van Shaw
Republican Incumbent
Biography
Van Shaw serves as Sheriff of Cabarrus County, per the Cabarrus County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Cabarrus County Sheriff
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Cabarrus County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Cabarrus County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Van Shaw. Candidate information follows official Cabarrus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Van Shaw is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for a new term. He is the sitting sheriff, first elected in 2018.
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 Cabarrus County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Van Shaw, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.