One candidate is tracked for Onslow County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Thomas. Candidate information follows official Onslow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chris Thomas (Republican) filed and no other candidate filed, so he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per Candidate_Listing_2026.csv.
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 Onslow County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chris Thomas, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Chris Thomas is the sitting Sheriff of Onslow County seeking re-election, per the campaign site. Thomas says the tenure has included expanding patrol coverage, launching community policing programs and securing grant funding for public safety, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Onslow County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Onslow County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Thomas. Candidate information follows official Onslow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Onslow 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 Onslow County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Onslow County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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