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Sheriff, Carteret County
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John Nyberg

Candidate for Sheriff, Carteret County

RepublicanIncumbent

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.

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Documented positions

Taxes & 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.

    Western Carteret needs take center stage as GOP candidates debate in Cedar Point

    News 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.”
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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.

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