One candidate is tracked for Union County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eddie Cathey. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Republican Eddie Cathey won a three-candidate March 3 Republican primary that also included Todd Elmore and Terry Boag, and no other candidate filed for the November 3 ballot, per the North Carolina State Board of Elections' official results. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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 Union County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Cathey has served as Union County sheriff since 2002 and has more than 45 years in law enforcement, per The Charlotte Weekly. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Eddie Cathey.
Who is running for Union County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Union County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eddie Cathey. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Union 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.
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Candidate roster from official Union County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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