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Davidson County, North Carolina

Davidson County Sheriff

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

Richie Simmons, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

Richie Simmons

Republican

Richie Simmons has served as Davidson County Sheriff since May 2018. He began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a Mount Airy police officer, later serving on a joint SWAT team with the Surry County Sheriff's Office, per the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association.

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