Charles Blackwood
Democratic · NC
Charles Blackwood is a Democratic candidate for ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF in the November 2026 general election.
Where Charles Blackwood stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Gun Control (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Spearheaded the Coordinated Opioid Overdose Reduction Effort (COORE), which brought Orange County law-enforcement, emergency-services, and community partners together to reduce opioid harm.
October 21, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ncdoj.gov · researched August 10, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Publicly backed Governor Josh Stein's veto of a North Carolina bill that would have dropped the training requirement for a concealed handgun permit and lowered the legal age to carry a concealed gun from 21 to 18. Blackwood, the Orange County sheriff, called the bill counterproductive to the public safety of North Carolinians.
June 20, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: governor.nc.gov · researched August 10, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Opened his first meeting as chair of the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission after Governor Josh Stein appointed him to lead the commission.
March 20, 2025
Source: ncdps.gov · researched August 10, 2026
Race Charles Blackwood is in:
- ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF · November 3, 2026 · Orange County, North Carolina
Profile last researched July 16, 2026.