2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Chris Strickland is originally from Laurinburg. He attended Sandhills Commuinity College. He lives with his wife, Heather, in Laurel Hill.

Chris is a lieutenant for the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked as the chief of police, a patrol officer, canine handler, and lieutenant for the city of Laurinburg.

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Chris's campaign for Scotland County sheriff is his first run for public office.

Plans to increase number of officers per shift on community patrol.

Plans to form a Community Engagement Team (CET) and hold monthly meetings to take feedback and work with residents.

- Plans to increase number of officers per shift on community patrol.
- Plans to form a Community Engagement Team (CET) and hold monthly meetings to take feedback and work with residents.

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As of January 2, 2026, Chris Strickland did not have a website or any information online.

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Chris Strickland's campaign for Scotland County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Jason L. Butler is from Lauren Hill, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University and completed his Basic Law Enforcement Training at Robeson Community College. He holds an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. He lives with his wife, Mary, and their two children in Laurinburg, North Carolina. 

Jason currently works as a Captain of Training & Standards at the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. He previously served as a Patrol Lieutenant with the Laurinburg Police Department and was the Director of Entertainment and Activities at Jerry's Deli and Grill.

Jason's campaign for Scotland County Sheriff is his first run for public office.


Advocates for partnerships with other law enforcement agencies to share resources and improve public safety for residents.

Supports increasing law enforcement presence in neighborhoods to deter crime and build community relationships.

Plans to expand the narcotics division to address the "fentanyl crisis by thoroughly investigating and prosecuting higher-level drug suppliers."

- Advocates for partnerships with other law enforcement agencies to share resources and improve public safety for residents.
- Supports increasing law enforcement presence in neighborhoods to deter crime and build community relationships.
- Plans to expand the narcotics division to address the "fentanyl crisis by thoroughly investigating and prosecuting higher-level drug suppliers."

Supports alternative confinement options for low-level, nonviolent offenders, including GPS-monitored home monitoring paid for by offenders.

- Supports alternative confinement options for low-level, nonviolent offenders, including GPS-monitored home monitoring paid for by offenders.

Supports early intervention and mentorship programs for youth to prevent them from entering the criminal justice system.

- Supports early intervention and mentorship programs for youth to prevent them from entering the criminal justice system.

Jason L. Butler

Jason is a sheriff. He works at the Scotland County Sheriff's Office.

Jason L. Butler's campaign for Scotland County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jason is currently the sheriff of Scotland County.

Ronnie currently works as a law enforcement officer.

Ronnie Ivey is currently a member of the Scotland County Board of Commissioners.

Ronnie's campaign for Scotland County Sheriff is his first run for public office.

Supports "tougher crime and public safety emphasis with stricter enforcement to help reduce violent crimes to keep our communities safer. "

Plans to "promote safety training and community education."

- Supports "tougher crime and public safety emphasis with stricter enforcement to help reduce violent crimes to keep our communities safer. "
- Plans to "promote safety training and community education."

Supports "increased funding, staffing, and better equipment" for sheriff's deputies and the jail.

Believes that jail management should prioritize "safety, accountability, and rehabilitation where appropriate."

- Supports "increased funding, staffing, and better equipment" for sheriff's deputies and the jail.
- Believes that jail management should prioritize "safety, accountability, and rehabilitation where appropriate."

Plans to create "proactive patrols, and investigations, along with Community cooperation."

- Plans to create "proactive patrols, and investigations, along with Community cooperation."

Ronnie Ivey

Ronnie Ivey's campaign for Scotland County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

- 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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