Sheriff, Surry County

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Term

4 years

Candidates

1

Election

Nov 3, 2026

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

Brandon Johnson

Republican

The gist

• Proposes monthly meetings of all county law enforcement agencies
• Supports pairing drug enforcement with recovery partnerships

More about Brandon

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1. Proposes monthly meetings of all county law enforcement agencies

   Johnson gets the nod: Former deputy returns to lead the team he once served

   Interview · The Mount Airy News · Mar 6, 2026 · mtairynews.com

   “He called for transparency, accessibility and monthly collaboration meetings among all county law enforcement agencies”

2. Supports pairing drug enforcement with recovery partnerships

   Johnson gets the nod: Former deputy returns to lead the team he once served

   Interview · The Mount Airy News · Mar 6, 2026 · mtairynews.com

   “the shared belief that no community can arrest its way out of a drug problem.”

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