Pitt County, North Carolina

Pitt County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Pitt County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paula S. Dance. Candidate information follows official Pitt County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Unopposed. Paula S. Dance, sheriff since 2018, is seeking a third term, per the Pitt County Sheriff's Office.

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 Pitt County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Paula S. Dance

Democratic

Top priorities

community based prevention programs and youth mentorship initiatives
addressing mental health and substance use disorder crises
hiring, retention and professional development for sheriff's office staff

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Paula S. Dance is the sitting Pitt County Sheriff, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, per the campaign site. Dance says the tenure has focused on community based prevention programs, youth mentorship and modernizing the sheriff's office, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pitt County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Pitt 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 Pitt County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Pitt County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Paula S. Dance, full profile Official North Carolina election office