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One candidate is tracked for Rowan County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jody Burleyson. Candidate information follows official Rowan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jody Burleyson is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot after defeating sitting Sheriff Travis Allen in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, 6,173 to 5,248 votes, per the Salisbury Post. Allen remains the current officeholder until Burleyson takes office; Burleyson is not the incumbent.
Republican
Jody Burleyson won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over sitting Sheriff Travis Allen, per the Salisbury Post, and is unopposed in the November general election. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jody Burleyson.