Sheriff, Jackson County
Doug Farmer
Candidate for Sheriff, Jackson County
RepublicanIncumbent
Background
- Occupation
- Jackson County sheriff
Jackson County's sheriff since 2022, he won the March 2026 Republican primary over Brandon Elders.
Documented positions
No documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Jackson 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
- Staff Directory — Sheriff's Office
Government record · Jackson County · jacksonnc.org
- Jackson County reelects Farmer as sheriff
News coverage · The Smoky Mountain News · Mar 4, 2026 · smokymountainnews.com
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