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Sheriff, Craven 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
Mickey TillmanDemocratic
- Supports giving cold cases more attention
- Supports more training, experience and support for deputies
Chip HughesRepublican
- Pledges an aggressive response to violent crime and drugs
- Pledges continued focus on school safety and gang enforcement
- Supports proper training and modern resources for deputies
Government & transparency
Mickey TillmanDemocratic
- Pledges a visible, accessible sheriff who listens
Chip HughesRepublican
- Pledges to keep an open-door policy with residents
Courts & justice
Mickey TillmanDemocratic
- Supports a jail that is safe for staff and inmates
Chip HughesRepublican
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