Kristy L. LaLonde
Candidate for Sheriff, Chowan County
Background
- Occupation
- Substance abuse counselor
A substance abuse counselor who has worked in mental health and substance abuse services since 2019, she spent much of her 1998–2005 law enforcement career with a regional narcotics task force and also worked patrol and as a school resource officer.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports balancing enforcement with prevention and intervention
ReportSheriff candidate LaLonde stresses trust, transparency at forumNews coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Mar 12, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
“Enforcement is necessary, but it must be balanced with prevention, intervention and collaboration.”
Supports regional partnerships against drug trafficking
ReportSheriff candidate LaLonde stresses trust, transparency at forumNews coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Mar 12, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
“Drug trafficking does not stop at county lines, and cooperation makes our efforts much stronger”
Supports youth programs to prevent crime
ReportSheriff candidate LaLonde stresses trust, transparency at forumNews coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Mar 12, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
“We need to start young when we start with our children”
Health & human services
Supports partnering with mental health and addiction treatment providers
ReportSheriff candidate LaLonde stresses trust, transparency at forumNews coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Mar 12, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
“Addressing substance abuse and mental health crises requires proactive strategies and partnerships with treatment providers and schools”
Government & transparency
Supports more transparency from the sheriff's office
ReportSheriff candidate LaLonde stresses trust, transparency at forumNews coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Mar 12, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
“There needs to be a lot more transparency than there is now”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Chowan 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
- Chowan Democrats kick off 2026 election cycle
News coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Apr 25, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
- Sheriff candidate LaLonde stresses trust, transparency at forum
News coverage · The Daily Advance / Chowan Herald · Mar 12, 2026 · dailyadvance.com
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