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One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Bizzell. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steve Bizzell won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Randy Ackley, 75.4%-24.6%, and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting sheriff, first elected in 1998.
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Steve Bizzell is the sitting Johnston County sheriff, first elected in 1998 and now the longest-serving sheriff in county history, per the sheriff's office website. He is a lifelong resident of the Pine Level/Princeton area.
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