One candidate is tracked for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Garry L. McFadden. Candidate information follows official Mecklenburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Garry McFadden won the four-way March 3 Democratic contest with 33.7 percent, above the state's 30 percent threshold, so no second primary was held; he is unopposed in November, per the State Board of Elections certified list and results archive.
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 Mecklenburg County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Garry L. McFadden, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
McFadden has served as Sheriff of Mecklenburg County since being elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Mecklenburg County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Garry L. McFadden. Candidate information follows official Mecklenburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Mecklenburg County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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