2026 North Carolina General Election

Elected Officials
Board of Commissioners – Chairman ...................................................... Thomas S. Jordan III
Board of Commissioners – Vice-Chairman ................................................ Zachary D. Almond
Board of Commissioners ............................................................................. Vint Peter Ascuitto
Board of Commissioners .............................................................................. Paul Mike Barbee
Board of Commissioners ................................................................................ Terry Scott Efird
Board of Commissioners .............................................................................. Terry Scott Efird
Board of Commissioners ............................................................................. Michael Lane Furr
Board of Commissioners ............................................................. Willie (Bill) D. Lawhon Jr.
Sheriff ........................................................................................................... Jeffrey A. Crisco
Register of Deeds .................................................................................... Suzanne W. Lowder

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Below are the candidates who filed to run for district attorney and sheriff by the state’s filing deadline for major party candidates. (This list was published as of January 2026; unaffiliated candidates may still enter at a later point.)

Stanly  Jeff Crisco (R, inc.)
Stokes  Steven Bingman (R)
Joey Lemons (R, inc.)

Who Is Running for Prosecutor and Sheriff in North Carolina in 2026?

Jeff Crisco is the incumbent sheriff in Stanly County.

Jeff Crisco is the Sheriff in Stanly County.

As to the policies that he will advocate for in the general election, Crisco was focused on collaboration and preparedness. “I think the Sheriff’s office needs to work closer with the other municipalities and that includes the volunteer fire departments and EMS,” said Crisco.

“Being a drug detective, I want to start a multi-agency drug task force to really tackle the drug epidemic in this county … local, state and federal agencies need to communicate and train together. We all need to plan and train together so we are ready and everyone knows what to do.”

GOP primary ends with challengers on top – Stanly News Journal

“I think the Sheriff’s office needs to work closer with the other municipalities and that includes the volunteer fire departments and EMS,” said Crisco.

“Being a drug detective, I want to start a multi-agency drug task force to really tackle the drug epidemic in this county … local, state and federal agencies need to communicate and train together. We all need to plan and train together so we are ready and everyone knows what to do.”

As he looks toward the general election, Crisco said, “The hard work is about to get started.”

Advocates for closer coordination between the sheriff’s office, municipalities, volunteer fire departments, and emergency medical services.

Proposes a multi-agency drug task force and joint communication, planning, and training among local, state, and federal agencies.

- Advocates for closer coordination between the sheriff’s office, municipalities, volunteer fire departments, and emergency medical services.
- Proposes a multi-agency drug task force and joint communication, planning, and training among local, state, and federal agencies.

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As of January 5, 2026, Jeff Crisco’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jeff Crisco

Jeff is the sheriff of Stanly County. He previously co-owned Sycamore Brewing.

Jeff previously ran for Stanly County sheriff in 2022.

Jeff is the Stanly County Sheriff. He works at the Stanly County Sheriff's Office.

Jeff Crisco's campaign for Stanly County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jeff is the Stanly County Sheriff. He works at the Stanly County Sheriff's Office. There is no available information on his previous professional roles.

Jeff Crisco is from Albemarle, North Carolina.

Jeff Crisco is currently the Sheriff of Stanly County, North Carolina. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

Jeff is currently the Stanly County Sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Jeff is the co-owner of Sycamore Brewing Company.

Jeff previously ran for Stanly County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

Jeff is currently the Stanly County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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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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