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Clarence F. Birkhead

Democratic · North Carolina · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Durham County Sheriff, North Carolina

Biography

Clarence F. Birkhead has been Durham County's sheriff since December 2018 and is seeking a third term, per the sheriff's office official biography. He has more than 40 years in law enforcement, including service as Duke University police chief and Hillsborough police chief.

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