North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Tyree Davis

Tyree is the town administrator for Enfield. He previously served as the town's police chief. 

Davis gets nod as Halifax County sheriff - RRSpin

Tyree is currently the sheriff of Halifax County. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of former Sheriff Wes Tripp. He previously ran for sheriff in 2022 and won.

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

For Candidate Tyree Davis on Issue jail-management: Supports charging inmates for damages to detention center property as a means to hold them accountable for their actions.

Supports establishing an adult drug court to provide help for individuals with drug addiction instead of incarceration.

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

For Candidate Tyree Davis on Issue jail-management:  
Supports charging inmates for damages to detention center property to hold them accountable for their actions.

Supports establishing an adult drug court to provide help for individuals with drug addiction rather than solely relying on incarceration.

Tyree is the sheriff of Halifax County. He previously served as the police chief and town administrator for Enfield.

Tyree is currently the sheriff of Halifax County. Before becoming sheriff, he served as the chief of police for the Enfield Police Department.

Sheriff Tyree Davis, Halifax County, NC

As sheriff, implemented a policy of charging inmates for damaging jail property, such as making shanks (homemade knives) and tearing up mattresses.

Supports the creation of an adult drug court in Halifax County, saying, "We have good people that are addicted to drugs... The answer isn’t just throwing them in jail... but to get them help for their problem."

- 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. 

Halifax

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Sheriff

Buket Urgen

Tyree Davis is the first African American sheriff in Halifax County. He is a father.

For Candidate Tyree Davis on Issue public-safety: Advocates for aggressively targeting and prosecuting criminals who commit crimes in the county to protect the quality of life for residents.

For Candidate Tyree Davis on Issue jail-management: Supports charging inmates for damages to detention center property and holding them accountable for fighting and other misconduct.

Supports establishing an adult drug court to provide help for individuals with drug addictions rather than solely relying on incarceration.