John Nyberg
Candidate for Sheriff, Carteret County
Background
- Occupation
- Carteret County Sheriff
Appointed Carteret County sheriff in June 2026 after two years as chief deputy, he retired from the State Highway Patrol as a captain and Troop A commander.
Photo: Photo provided by the candidate to Carolina Coast Election Watch
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to run the sheriff's office on a conservative budget
ReportNyberg wins Republican Primary in sheriff's race, likely to face off with Rice in NovemberNews coverage · Carteret County News-Times · Mar 4, 2026 · carolinacoastonline.com
“The biggest thing is we still have to get our work done within a conservative budget”
Public safety
Supports addressing the overcrowded county jail
At a February forum he said the jail, built for 116, held 161 inmates that day; both primary candidates called it inadequate.
ReportWestern Carteret needs take center stage as GOP candidates debate in Cedar PointNews coverage · Carteret County News-Times · Feb 13, 2026 · carolinacoastonline.com
“Nyberg noted the jail’s overcapacity, stating it has a capacity of 116 but was holding 161 inmates earlier that day.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Nyberg on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Carteret 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
- Carteret County Contests (candidate-provided biographies)
Candidate questionnaire · Carolina Coast Election Watch (Carteret County News-Times and League of Women Voters of Carteret County) · carolinacoastelectionwatch.com
- Nyberg sworn in as Carteret County Sheriff to fill unexpired term
News coverage · Carteret County News-Times · Jun 24, 2026 · carolinacoastonline.com
- Nyberg wins Republican Primary in sheriff's race, likely to face off with Rice in November
News coverage · Carteret County News-Times · Mar 4, 2026 · carolinacoastonline.com
- Western Carteret needs take center stage as GOP candidates debate in Cedar Point
News coverage · Carteret County News-Times · Feb 13, 2026 · carolinacoastonline.com
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