Bill Beam
Republican
Biography
Bill Beam serves as Lincoln County Sheriff, per the county's official elected-officials listing; his current term expires December 2026.
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincoln County Sheriff
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincoln County Sheriff
2 candidates are tracked for Lincoln County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Beam and Anthony Huss. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Incumbent Bill Beam (Rep) faces Anthony Huss (Lib), a sheriff's office deputy, per the NCSBE certified candidate list.
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 Lincoln County votes on this seat.