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Sheriff, Vance County

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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.

Curtis Brame

DemocraticIncumbent

The gist

  • Pledges focus on fentanyl, opioids and gun violence
  • Supports higher pay to retain and attract deputies
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  1. Pledges focus on fentanyl, opioids and gun violence

    WIZS Election Coverage: Candidates In Vance County Sheriff Contest

    Candidate questionnaire · WIZS Radio · Feb 16, 2026 · wizs.com

    “Narcotics, distributing of fentanyl & Opioids that are contributing to overdoses and death, gun violence, mental health”

  2. Supports higher pay to retain and attract deputies

    WIZS Election Coverage: Candidates In Vance County Sheriff Contest

    Candidate questionnaire · WIZS Radio · Feb 16, 2026 · wizs.com

    “Continue to address salary issues with our Board of Commissioners in order to retain and attract personnel”

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