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Sheriff, Nash County

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Term
4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer and runs the county jail.

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David Brake

Democratic

Retired Nash County Sheriff's Office major

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  • Supports a return to community policing
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  1. Supports a return to community policing

    Former lawman challenges Nash County sheriff

    News coverage · Rocky Mount Telegram · rockymounttelegram.com

    “he believes the sheriff’s office is getting away from community policing”

Keith Stone

RepublicanIncumbent

Nash County sheriff

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  • Pledges to keep fighting guns, gangs and drugs
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  1. Pledges to keep fighting guns, gangs and drugs

    Brake, Stone launch campaigns for Nash County sheriff

    News coverage · The Spring Hope Enterprise · springhopeenterprise.com

    “He remains committed to fighting guns, gangs and drugs while strengthening public trust and serving the people of Nash County!”

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