WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF
November 3, 2026 · Wayne County, North Carolina · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 39 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 118,652 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,178,653 ÷ 118,652) ÷ ln(1,178,653 ÷ 3,423) = 39.3, comparing counties in NC (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Sheriff is responsible for:
- Running the county's law-enforcement department, including deputies and patrols
- Running the county jail
- Serving court orders, such as evictions and warrants
- Providing courthouse security in many counties
Affected Areas: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Gun Control, Data Privacy, Civil Rights
Candidates
Larry Pierce
Republican · declared
Larry Pierce is a Republican candidate for WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF in the November 2026 general election.
Reginald (Reggie) Edwards
Democratic · declared
Reginald (Reggie) Edwards is a Democratic candidate for WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF in the November 2026 general election.
Election sources
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