North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon is from Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended Cape Fear Community College for basic law enforcement training. He has a bachelor’s degree in multi-disciplinary studies from Liberty University. He lives with his wife, Teena, and their two married children, Shaun and his wife, Sara, and Taryn and her husband, Josh.

Sheriff Edward J. McMahon | New Hanover County, NC

Ed is a law enforcement officer at the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked for 34 years, serving as sheriff for the past 16 years.

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Ed McMahon is currently the Sheriff of New Hanover County. He has served in this office for the past 13 years.

For Candidate Ed McMahon on Issue public-safety: Supports collaboration with law enforcement to combat gang violence and reduce crime, noting a decrease in violent crime in the community.

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

For Candidate Ed McMahon on Issue criminal-justice:  
Commits to addressing the opioid epidemic by helping those addicted and aggressively apprehending drug dealers, including thorough investigations and charging dealers with death by distribution.

- 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. 

New Hanover

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Sheriff

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Ed McMahon has a bachelor 27s degree in multi-disciplinary studies from Liberty University. He and his wife, Teena, have two married children and are grandparents.

Ed is a law enforcement officer. He has served as New Hanover County sheriff for 13 years. 

Ed is currently the sheriff of New Hanover County. He has served in this role for 13 years.

Plans to continue working with federal, state, and local partners to combat crime and gang violence.

Supports charging drug dealers with "death by distribution."