2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Edward (Scooter) Basnight

Edward is the sheriff of Chowan County. He works at the Chowan County Sheriff's Office, where he has been since 2002. He previously worked as a patrol officer for the Edenton Police Department until April 1999 and as a community and patrol officer for the Elizabeth City Police Department.

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Edward (Scooter) Basnight's campaign for Chowan County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Edward is the Sheriff at the Chowan County Sheriff's Office. He works there, where he has served since August 2020. He previously worked as chief deputy, lieutenant, and sergeant at the Chowan County Sheriff's Office for 17 years; as a community and patrol officer at the Elizabeth City Police Department; and as a patrol officer at the Edenton Police Department.

Edward (Scooter) Basnight is currently the sheriff of Chowan County. He was appointed to the position in August 2020 following the retirement of his predecessor. He was elected in November 2022 and is serving his first term.

Edward (Scooter) Basnight (Chowan County Sheriff, North Carolina ...

Scooter is a law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a K-9 handler and trainer, field training officer, and in-service training coordinator for the Chowan County Sheriff's Office. 

Edward is currently the Chowan County sheriff. He was appointed to the position in August 2020.

Edward "Scooter" Basnight was born the son of a U. S. Air Force service member stationed in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone and was raised in Edenton after returning to the contiguous United States. He has an advanced law enforcement certificate from Martin Community College.

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Edward is currently the Chowan County sheriff. He was appointed sheriff in August 2020 and was elected in November 2022.

Edward "Scooter" Basnight was born in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, and raised in Edenton, North Carolina. He attended Martin Community College. 

Scooter is the sheriff of Chowan County. He previously worked as a patrol officer and community officer for the Elizabeth City Police Department. He later joined the Chowan County Sheriff's Office, where he worked for 17 years before becoming sheriff. He has also served as a field training officer and in-service training coordinator. 

Edward is currently the Chowan County sheriff. He was appointed sheriff in August 2020 and was elected to the position in November 2022. Before becoming sheriff, Edward served in the Edenton Police Department for 17 years and then transitioned to the Chowan County Sheriff's Office, where he served for 17 years.

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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. 