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Sheriff, Chowan 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
Kristy L. LaLondeDemocratic
- Supports balancing enforcement with prevention and intervention
- Supports regional partnerships against drug trafficking
- Supports youth programs to prevent crime
Edward (Scooter) BasnightRepublican
- Supports community policing built on relationships and trust
- Led upgrades to radios, dispatch systems and body cameras
- Supports task-force partnerships while keeping a local focus
Health & human services
Kristy L. LaLondeDemocratic
- Supports partnering with mental health and addiction treatment providers
Edward (Scooter) BasnightRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Kristy L. LaLondeDemocratic
- Supports more transparency from the sheriff's office
Edward (Scooter) BasnightRepublican
No documented position found.
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