North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Chad Pennell

Chad is the sheriff for Alexander County. He works at the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. He previously held various law enforcement roles in Alexander County.

Commissioners hold budget work session on May 12

Chad Pennell sweeps Sheriff seat - The Taylorsville Times

Chad Pennell is currently Sheriff of Alexander County.

Supports increasing pay for sheriff deputies to improve retention and recruitment.

Supports the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program, which educates youth aged 14-20 on law enforcement and teaches teamwork, discipline, time management, and leadership skills.

As of April 6, 2026, Chad Pennell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Chad is the Sheriff of Alexander County. He works at the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

Chad Pennell's campaign for Alexander County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Chad Pennell (Alexander County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate ...

For Candidate Chad Pennell on Issue jail-management: Supports pay raises for sheriff's office employees to improve retention and recruitment.

Chad is currently the sheriff of Alexander County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Requested a school resource officer at Millersville Christian Academy.

Chad Pennell's campaign for Alexander County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 

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Chad is the sheriff of Alexander County. He works at the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office.

Chad Pennell is currently the sheriff of Alexander County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Supports increasing pay for sheriff's office employees, saying "retention and recruitment are difficult, having lost 66 of 120 employees over a 2.5-year period."