Tim Gupton
Candidate for Sheriff, Franklin County
Background
- Occupation
- Federal probation officer
- Campaign website
- electtimgupton.com
A lifelong Louisburg resident who worked as a state probation officer and then spent more than two decades as a federal officer with the U.S. Probation Office, where he was promoted to senior U.S. probation officer in 2019.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges accountability for every officer in the sheriff's office
ReportElect Tim Gupton for SheriffCampaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
“Accountability from the Sheriff's Office to every officer, every day, without exception.”
Proposes reinstating the Citizens Academy and holding town halls
ReportElect Tim Gupton for SheriffCampaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
“Reinstate the Citizens Academy. Hosting Town Halls.”
Supports partnerships with schools, churches and community groups
ReportElect Tim Gupton for SheriffCampaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
“Real partnerships with schools, churches, and community groups.”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Franklin 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
- Elect Tim Gupton for Sheriff
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Tim Gupton · electtimgupton.com
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