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Carteret County Sheriff

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:

Unaffiliated

Franklin Rice is a Unaffiliated candidate for CARTERET COUNTY SHERIFF in the November 2026 general election.

Republican

John Nyberg is the Carteret County Sheriff. He previously served with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and held Carteret County Sheriff’s Office roles as jail assistant administrator and chief deputy.

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