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Sheriff, Granville County

Ed Newman

Candidate for Sheriff, Granville County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Police officer
Campaign website
ednewmanforgranvillecountysheriff.com

Retired in November 2025 after more than 30 years in the Granville County Sheriff's Office and continues to work as a police officer.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges aggressive enforcement against drug dealers and trafficking

    Elect Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff

    Campaign website · Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff · ednewmanforgranvillecountysheriff.com

    “I will aggressively work to remove drugs from our county—shutting down dealers, disrupting trafficking routes, and protecting our neighborhoods”
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  • Supports Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners

    Elect Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff

    Campaign website · Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff · ednewmanforgranvillecountysheriff.com

    “Ed Newman is a firm supporter of the 2nd amendment and the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens”
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  • Pledges zero tolerance for crimes against children

    Elect Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff

    Campaign website · Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff · ednewmanforgranvillecountysheriff.com

    “Ed Newman is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to crimes against children”
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