Sheriff, Stokes County

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4 years

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Election

Nov 3, 2026

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

Joey Lemons

RepublicanIncumbent

Sheriff of Stokes County

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• Pledges strong security and protection of childrenIn office

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1. Pledges strong security and protection of children

   Office of the Sheriff

   Government record · Stokes County · co.stokes.nc.us

   “My mission as your sheriff will be to continue to provide strong security for our citizens and to protect our most valuable resource, our children.”

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