Ed McMahon
Republican
Biography
Ed McMahon is the sitting New Hanover County sheriff, per the county Sheriff's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County Sheriff
New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for New Hanover County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ed McMahon. Candidate information follows official New Hanover County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Ed McMahon (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the certified candidate filing and the county's official sample ballot.
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 New Hanover County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.