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2026 North Carolina General Election

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Marvin Hilliard

Marvin Hilliard is from Martin County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Nash Community College and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. He has spoken at many churches across Martin County, sharing his wisdom, faith, and message of service.

Marvin is an administrative specialist FARS analyst with the State of North Carolina. He previously worked as a detective and deputy sheriff with the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He also served as a criminal justice instructor for the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Earlier in his career, he worked in the factory industry. He also became a volunteer fireman for the Town of Oak City and a substitute bus driver for Martin County Schools. 

Marvin previously served as a deputy sheriff with the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office.

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Plans to prioritize neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and stronger partnerships with citizens.

Plans to implement a Senior Welfare Check Program to provide weekly visits or phone calls to seniors who sign up.

Believes the criminal justice system fails to provide adequate support for drug addiction, saying "They get arrested, sit in jail for a short time, and then go right back to the same struggle."

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- 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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Marvin Hilliard is from Martin County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Nash Community College and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. He has spoken at many churches across Martin County.

Marvin is an administrative specialist and FARS analyst for the State of North Carolina. He previously worked as a deputy and detective for the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He also served as a criminal justice instructor for North Carolina law enforcement officers. Earlier in his career, he worked in the factory industry. He also became a volunteer fireman for the Town of Oak City and a substitute bus driver for Martin County Schools. 

Marvin previously served as a deputy sheriff with the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He is currently a police officer with the Scotland Neck Police Department.

Prioritizes neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and stronger partnerships with citizens to ensure safety in every community.

Said, "Our School Resource Officers are the first line of safety and support for our students, and the way they present themselves matters. I want our young people to feel more welcomed, more comfortable, and more excited to interact with their deputies. Creating a friendly, approachable environment will help build trust, open communication, and stronger relationships between our youth and law enforcement. When students feel safe and connected, schools become stronger and our community becomes stronger."

Supports partnerships, programs, and grants to connect individuals struggling with drug addiction to treatment, support, and rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism.