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One candidate is tracked for Durham County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Clarence F. Birkhead. Candidate information follows official Durham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Clarence Birkhead won the March 3 Democratic contest with 85.7 percent and is unopposed in November, per the State Board of Elections certified list and results archive.
Democratic · Incumbent
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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