Bobby F. Kimbrough
Candidate for Sheriff, Forsyth County
Background
- Occupation
- Sheriff
Forsyth County sheriff since 2018; he began his career with the Winston-Salem Police Department in 1984 and later served with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports putting community safety ahead of party politics
Explaining his endorsement of Republican District Attorney Jim O'Neill.
ReportSheriff backs DA in Forsyth County. The problem? One is a Democrat, the other a RepublicanNews coverage · Winston-Salem Journal · Sep 25, 2026 · journalnow.com
“The safety of the community is more important than partisan politics, Kimbrough said.”
Supports better pay to recruit and keep officersIn office
In a 2026 op-ed praising the state budget's $1,750 bonus for local law enforcement officers.
ReportSheriff Bobby Kimbrough: The North Carolina state budget steps up for those in uniformPublic statement · Winston-Salem Journal · Sep 5, 2026 · journalnow.com
“if compensation falls behind, we risk losing talented officers and making it harder to recruit the next class of public servants”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bobby F. Kimbrough on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Forsyth County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Sheriff backs DA in Forsyth County. The problem? One is a Democrat, the other a Republican
News coverage · Winston-Salem Journal · Sep 25, 2026 · journalnow.com
- Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough: The North Carolina state budget steps up for those in uniform
Public statement · Winston-Salem Journal · Sep 5, 2026 · journalnow.com
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