Sheriff, Person County · North Carolina 2026 General Election

Dennis Morris Allen

Democratic

Retired sheriff's lieutenant

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Proposes a jail reentry program with mental health support
Rising stars? Challengers to NC sheriffs bank on voters' thirst for change
News coverage · Carolina Public Press · Aug 27, 2026 · carolinapublicpress.org
“he would set up a reentry program where jail inmates get mental health support from local facilities while serving time”
Supports tackling drug problems beyond arrests
Rising stars? Challengers to NC sheriffs bank on voters' thirst for change
News coverage · Carolina Public Press · Aug 27, 2026 · carolinapublicpress.org
“Addressing the drug issue takes more than arresting people”

RepublicanIncumbent

Person County Sheriff

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Pledges stronger staffing of deputies and detention officers
Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com
“Staffing levels would be strengthened to support and retain experienced detention officers, telecommunicators, and deputies”
Supports cooperating with lawful federal immigration enforcement
Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com
“The Sheriff’s Office is not an immigration agency, but we do have a responsibility to cooperate with lawful immigration enforcement efforts when appropriate.”
Supports visible deputy patrols to deter crime
Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com
“A strong and visible deputy presence remains one of the most effective crime deterrents.”
Supports funding for staffing, training and modern equipment
Sheriff candidates answer C-T questions
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · personcountylife.com
“Adequate funding is essential to provide proper staffing, ongoing training, and modern equipment”