Lincoln County, North Carolina

Lincoln County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Lincoln County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Beam and Anthony Huss. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Bill Beam (Rep) faces Anthony Huss (Lib), a sheriff's office deputy, per the NCSBE certified candidate list.

Bill Beam

Republican

Biography

Bill Beam is the sitting Lincoln County Sheriff, per the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association.

Campaign site

Anthony Huss

Libertarian

Biography

Anthony Huss is a deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office running for sheriff, per Lake Norman Publications.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Lincoln County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Lincoln County Sheriff election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Lincoln County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Lincoln County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official North Carolina election office, or see the full Lincoln County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.