2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Kenny Blackwell

Kenneth Blackwell's campaign for Wake County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Who's Running: Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

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Kenny Blackwell's campaign for Wake County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Kenny is an investigator with the State Capitol Police. He previously served as a deputy with the Wake County Sheriff's Department and as a marshal with the U.S. Marshals Service.

Kenny is an investigator at the State Capitol Police Force. He previously served as a deputy sheriff at the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and as a U.S. Marshal for the U.S. Marshals Service.

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. 