One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Bizzell. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steve Bizzell won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Randy Ackley, 75.4%-24.6%, and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting sheriff, first elected in 1998.
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 Johnston County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Steve Bizzell is the sitting Johnston County sheriff, first elected in 1998 and now the longest-serving sheriff in county history, per the sheriff's office website. He is a lifelong resident of the Pine Level/Princeton area.
Who is running for Johnston County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Bizzell. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Johnston 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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Candidate roster from official Johnston County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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