Chip Hughes
Republican · NC · Craven County Sheriff
Chip Hughes is a Republican candidate for CRAVEN COUNTY SHERIFF in the November 2026 general election.
Where Chip Hughes stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records)
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Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
On July 10, 2025, Sheriff Chip Hughes described a Craven County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina SBI joint drug operation that resulted in arrests and seizures of cocaine, mushrooms, marijuana, pills, firearms, and cash.
July 10, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: witn.com · researched August 16, 2026
On June 10, 2025, Sheriff Chip Hughes announced a Craven County Sheriff’s Office enforcement operation that produced 32 arrests, drug and firearm seizures, and more than $52,000 in seized drug money.
June 10, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: newbernlive.org · researched August 16, 2026
On September 18, 2023, Sheriff Chip Hughes addressed questions about violence at West Craven High School; the Craven County Board of Commissioners then approved an additional school resource officer and a $153,000 budget amendment in a 5-0 roll-call vote.
September 18, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: newbernnow.com · researched August 16, 2026
Race Chip Hughes is in:
- CRAVEN COUNTY SHERIFF · November 3, 2026 · Craven County, North Carolina
Profile last researched August 16, 2026.