Bobby Kimbrough
Bobby Kimbrough (Democratic Party) is the Forsyth County Sheriff in North Carolina. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Kimbrough (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Forsyth County Sheriff in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Forsyth County Sheriff
Incumbent Bobby Kimbrough (D) and Ernie Leyba (R) are running in the general election for Forsyth County Sheriff on November 3, 2026.
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| Bobby Kimbrough (D) | ||
| Ernie Leyba (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Bobby Kimbrough (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Forsyth County Sheriff without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Ernie Leyba (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Forsyth County Sheriff without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for Forsyth County Sheriff
Incumbent Bobby Kimbrough defeated Ernie Leyba in the general election for Forsyth County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bobby Kimbrough (D) | 66.0 | 87,970 | |
| Ernie Leyba (R) | 34.0 | 45,275 | ||
| Total votes: 133,245 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bobby Kimbrough advanced from the Democratic primary for Forsyth County Sheriff.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ernie Leyba advanced from the Republican primary for Forsyth County Sheriff.
2018
General election
General election for Forsyth County Sheriff
Bobby Kimbrough defeated incumbent William Schatzman in the general election for Forsyth County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bobby Kimbrough (D) | 53.5 | 72,648 | |
| William Schatzman (R) | 46.5 | 63,047 | ||
| Total votes: 135,695 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Forsyth County Sheriff
Bobby Kimbrough defeated Tim Wooten and Clif Kilby in the Democratic primary for Forsyth County Sheriff on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bobby Kimbrough | 69.6 | 12,557 | |
| Tim Wooten | 21.2 | 3,829 | ||
| Clif Kilby | 9.1 | 1,648 | ||
| Total votes: 18,034 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Forsyth County Sheriff
Incumbent William Schatzman defeated Ernie Leyba in the Republican primary for Forsyth County Sheriff on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Schatzman | 79.0 | 7,968 | |
| Ernie Leyba | 21.0 | 2,120 | ||
| Total votes: 10,088 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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