2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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David Brake

David Brake previously ran for Nash County Sheriff in 2022, winning the Democratic primary on May 17, 2022, but did not win in the general election on November 8, 2022. He filed his notice of candidacy for the 2026 sheriff’s race.

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David is retired. He previously worked as a major in the Nash County Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

David is a retired major with the Nash County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for over 20 years. He previously served as a gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

David Brake is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

David is a retired major with the Nash County Sheriff's Office. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

David previously ran for Nash County sheriff in 2022 but did not win. 

David Brake is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is a Marine Corps veteran.

David is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously worked for the Nash County Sheriff's Office for over 20 years, where he served in various roles, including major. He is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

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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. 