Home
County
Sheriff, Forsyth 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
Ernie LeybaRepublican
- Proposes restoring the sheriff's narcotics and CSI divisions
- Supports closer cooperation with city police, ICE and federal agencies
- Proposes cutting deputy and detention staff turnover
Bobby F. KimbroughDemocratic
- Supports putting community safety ahead of party politics
- Supports better pay to recruit and keep officersIn office
Education
Ernie LeybaRepublican
- Pledges more school resource officers at every school
Bobby F. KimbroughDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ernie LeybaRepublican
- Pledges monthly town meetings with residents
Bobby F. KimbroughDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.