Willie Rowe
Democratic · NC · Wake County Sheriff
Willie Rowe is the Wake County Sheriff and the Democratic nominee for reelection in 2026.
Where Willie Rowe stands, based on their records
Supports
Immigration (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
On January 30, 2025, Willie Rowe publicly stated his position that the Wake County Sheriff’s Office would honor detention orders outlined in North Carolina HB 10.
January 30, 2025Supports Immigration
Source: enlacelatinonc.org · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
At Wake County's May 6, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting, the county manager credited Sheriff Willie Rowe with reducing Sheriff’s Office vacancies from more than 200 at the end of 2022 to about half that number.
May 6, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: wake.legistar.com · researched July 13, 2026
Race Willie Rowe is in:
- Wake County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Wake County, North Carolina · incumbent
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.