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Sheriff, Granville 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
Ed NewmanRepublican
- Pledges aggressive enforcement against drug dealers and trafficking
- Supports Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners
- Pledges zero tolerance for crimes against children
Robert D. Fountain, Jr.Democratic
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