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Sheriff, Alamance County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer and runs the county jail.
Public safety
Shannon LongUnaffiliated
- Pledges de-escalation and mental health training for deputies
- Supports AI tools for evidence review and redaction
Terry S. JohnsonRepublican
- Pledges more technology to pursue cartels and organized crime
- Proposes more programs to keep young people out of gangs
Government & transparency
Shannon LongUnaffiliated
- Pledges to pursue accreditation for the sheriff's office
Terry S. JohnsonRepublican
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