Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County Sheriff

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

Incumbent Garry McFadden won the four-way March 3 Democratic contest with 33.7 percent, above the state's 30 percent threshold, so no second primary was held; he is unopposed in November, per the State Board of Elections certified list and results archive.

Garry L. McFadden

Democratic · Incumbent

Garry L. McFadden is Mecklenburg County's 45th sheriff, serving since 2018, per the sheriff's office official site.

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Candidate roster from official Mecklenburg County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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