2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Buddy Harwood

Madison County sheriff race: Harwood, Lyles win primaries

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Buddy is currently the Madison County sheriff. He was first elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

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Buddy is the sheriff of Madison County. He works at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

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Buddy is the sheriff of Madison County, North Carolina. 

Sheriff J.E. (Buddy) Harwood | North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

Buddy Harwood is currently the sheriff of Madison County, North Carolina, a position he has held since 2009. He was most recently re-elected in November 2022.

Buddy is the sheriff of Madison County, North Carolina. He has held this position since 2009.

Buddy is the sheriff of Madison County, a position he has held since 2009.

Buddy is the sheriff of Madison County. He works at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been sheriff since 2009.

Buddy Harwood is currently the Madison County Sheriff in North Carolina. He has served in this role since 2009.

Buddy is the sheriff of Madison County, North Carolina.

NC school district releases statement on decision to puts AR-15s in ...

Buddy is the Sheriff of Madison County. He works at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

Beefing up security: Madison County to put AR-15s in schools

Buddy Harwood is currently the Madison County Sheriff. He has held this office since 2009. He ran in the Democratic primary for Madison County Sheriff on May 17, 2022, defeating fellow Democrat Jim Cruzan, and was on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022, winning with 69 percent of the vote against Republican Robin Lyles.

Buddy Harwood is currently the Madison County Sheriff in North Carolina. He was first elected in 2008 and has served since 2009.

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Criminal Justice

- 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. 