2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

Democrat

Libertarian

Nonpartisan

Republican

Joey Elliott

Joey previously ran for Tyrrell County sheriff in 2024 but did not win.

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Joey previously ran for Tyrrell County sheriff but did not win.

Buket Urgen

Public Safety

Jail Management

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. 

Tyrrell

Housing & Urban Development