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Sheriff, Craven County

Chip Hughes

Candidate for Sheriff, Craven County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Sheriff

Craven County sheriff since 2018; he previously served in the U.S. Air Force and for 14 years with the N.C. State Highway Patrol, then worked as an executive for a public safety technology company.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges an aggressive response to violent crime and drugs

    Candidates for sheriff face off in March primary

    News coverage · New Bern Sun Journal · newbernsj.com

    “Hughes said he will continue to focus on crime prevention, with an aggressive response to violent crime and drug activity”
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  • Pledges continued focus on school safety and gang enforcement

    Candidates file in 2026 election races

    News coverage · New Bern Sun Journal · newbernsj.com

    “with a continued emphasis on safer schools, drug and gang enforcement, animal welfare and improving the overall quality of life for our citizens”
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  • Supports proper training and modern resources for deputies

    Candidates for sheriff face off in March primary

    News coverage · New Bern Sun Journal · newbernsj.com

    “support the men and women of the sheriff’s office by providing proper training, modern resources and strong leadership”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chip Hughes on them.

  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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