Brandon Johnson
Candidate for Sheriff, Surry County
Background
A former Surry County Sheriff's Office detective sergeant, he spent 13 years with the office, seven of them in narcotics. He defeated Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt in the March 2026 Republican primary.
Photo: Photo — The Mount Airy News
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes monthly meetings of all county law enforcement agencies
ReportJohnson gets the nod: Former deputy returns to lead the team he once servedInterview · The Mount Airy News · Mar 6, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“He called for transparency, accessibility and monthly collaboration meetings among all county law enforcement agencies”
Supports pairing drug enforcement with recovery partnerships
He is a founding member of Breaking Chains, Building Bridges, a group of people in recovery, law enforcement and faith leaders.
ReportJohnson gets the nod: Former deputy returns to lead the team he once servedInterview · The Mount Airy News · Mar 6, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“the shared belief that no community can arrest its way out of a drug problem.”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Surry County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Johnson gets the nod: Former deputy returns to lead the team he once served
Interview · The Mount Airy News · Mar 6, 2026 · mtairynews.com
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