Who is running for Guilford County Sheriff in 2026?

Guilford County, North Carolina

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2 candidates are tracked for Guilford County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Danny Rogers and Phil Byrd. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Phil Byrd won the March 3 Republican contest with 68.8 percent, per the state results archive.

Danny Rogers

Democratic · Incumbent

Danny Rogers has been Guilford County's sheriff since December 2018 and won reelection in 2022, per the county sheriff's office page.

2026 priorities

Reducing violent crime through intelligence-driven policing, per the campaign site
Mental health and reentry programs, per the campaign site
Community partnerships and youth programs, per the campaign site

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Phil Byrd

Republican

Phil Byrd is a retired Guilford County sheriff's captain with a 30-year career commanding personnel and training, school resource officers, and field operations, and was the 2022 nominee for this office, per FOX8 and his campaign site.

2026 priorities

Professional standards, per the campaign site
Employee morale and retention, per the campaign site
Unbiased service, per the campaign site

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Candidate roster from official Guilford County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official North Carolina election office, or see the full Guilford County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.