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Sheriff, Harnett County

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Reggie WatsonDemocratic

    • Pledges more training, equipment and staffing for deputies
    • Pledges to restore public trust in the sheriff's office

  • Aaron MeredithRepublican

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

  • Reggie WatsonDemocratic

    • Supports substance-abuse and behavioral-health response training

  • Aaron MeredithRepublican

    No documented position found.

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