David Southards
Democratic
The gist
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Sheriff, Swain County
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer and runs the county jail.
Brian E. Kirkland
RepublicanIncumbent
The gist
- Led creation of a community impact team for extra patrols
- Led equipping deputies with body-worn cameras and new armor
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Led creation of a community impact team for extra patrols
Swain Indivisible hosts candidate forum ahead of November electionNews coverage · Smoky Mountain Times · thesmokymountaintimes.com
“the Sheriff’s Office has created a Community Impact Team to strengthen community-oriented policing, increase public engagement and provide additional patrols”
Led equipping deputies with body-worn cameras and new armor
Swain Indivisible hosts candidate forum ahead of November electionNews coverage · Smoky Mountain Times · thesmokymountaintimes.com
“the agency equipped deputies with body-worn cameras and new body armor.”
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