Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Cabarrus County Sheriff

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One candidate is tracked for Cabarrus County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Van Shaw. Candidate information follows official Cabarrus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Van Shaw is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for a new term. He is the sitting sheriff, first elected in 2018.

Van Shaw

Republican · Incumbent

Van Shaw is the sitting Cabarrus County sheriff, first elected in 2018 after more than 30 years in law enforcement, including service as deputy director of the NC State Bureau of Investigation before retiring in 2015, per the county's official Leadership page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Van Shaw.

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Candidate roster from official Cabarrus County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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