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Wake County Sheriff

Unofficial result: Won — Willie Rowe (Democratic)

Source: er.ncsbe.gov

Wake County, North Carolina
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Running police patrols and deputies in the county
  • Running the county jail
  • Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders

Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Republican

Kenny Blackwell is the Republican candidate for Wake County Sheriff in 2026.

Democratic · Incumbent

Willie Rowe is the Wake County Sheriff and the Democratic nominee for reelection in 2026.

Records: Immigration 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Sources: er.ncsbe.gov · s3.amazonaws.com