Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Guilford County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Danny Rogers and Phil Byrd. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Phil Byrd won the March 3 Republican contest with 68.8 percent, per the state results archive.

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 Guilford County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Danny Rogers, is on the ballot.

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Danny Rogers

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Reducing violent crime through intelligence-driven policing
Mental health and reentry programs
Community partnerships and youth programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rogers has served as Sheriff of Guilford County since 2018, per the campaign site. Under Rogers's leadership the office has seized more than $158 million in narcotics and established units including a Narcotics Task Force, Street Crimes Unit and Real Time Crime Center, per the campaign site.

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Phil Byrd

Republican

Top priorities

Professional standards
Employee morale and retention
Unbiased service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Phil Byrd is a retired Guilford County sheriff's captain with a 30-year career commanding personnel and training, school resource officers, and field operations, and was the 2022 nominee for this office, per FOX8 and his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Guilford County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Guilford 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.

How do I see my exact Guilford County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Guilford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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The rest of your Guilford County ballot

22 tracked races in Guilford County, North Carolina. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Guilford Board of Commissioners At-Large Guilford Commission District 1 Guilford Commission District 2 See all 22 Guilford County races

Candidate profiles

Danny Rogers, full profile Phil Byrd, full profile Official North Carolina election office