Brandon Johnson (Surry County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Brandon Johnson

Republican Party

Candidate, Surry County Sheriff

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

North Surry High School

Associates

Surry Community College, 2010

Personal

Profession

Law enforcement officer

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Brandon Johnson (Republican Party) ran for election for Surry County Sheriff in North Carolina. Johnson was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brandon Johnson provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 27, 2026:

• High school: North Surry High School
• Associate: Surry Community College, 2010
• Profession: Law Enforcement Officer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Surry County Sheriff

Steve C. Hiatt (R) and Brandon Johnson (R) ran in the Republican primary for Surry County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.

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	Submit photo	Steve C. Hiatt
	Submit photo	Brandon Johnson

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandon Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Brandon Johnson brings a lifetime of service, leadership, and integrity to Surry County. A dedicated public servant with deep roots in law enforcement and community outreach, Brandon stands ready to lead with compassion, fairness, and strength. His vision is clear: a safer, healthier, and more united Surry County where every resident feels secure, supported, and heard. Driven by faith and grounded in real-world experience, Brandon believes that leadership begins with listening, serving, and protecting all people equally. As your Sheriff, he pledges to be accessible, approachable, and a true advocate for every citizen.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• 📌 We will crack down on drugs and protect our kids. The drug epidemic has stolen too much from Surry County. We’re going to hit the dealers hard—but we’re also going to offer hope to the addicts ready to change. And we’re bringing drug education into our schools—because our children deserve to be armed with knowledge, not fear.
• 📌 We will lead with trust and transparency. No hidden agendas. No behind-the-scenes deals. I’ll support our deputies, motivate our team, and most of all—I’ll show up. Not just when the cameras are rolling, but when families need their Sheriff most.
• 📌 We will be a faith-focused, community-driven Sheriff’s Office. I will lead with Godly values, compassion, and courage. I’ll stand up for what’s right, even when it’s not easy—because integrity still matters.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a candidate for Sheriff, I’m passionate about public policy that directly impacts the safety, quality of life, and future of the people who live here in Surry County. For me, that means focusing on policies that produce real results — not headlines.

1. Public Safety & Accountability
2. Mental Health, Addiction & Recidivism
3. Constitutional Rights & Individual Liberties
4. Emergency Response & Community Preparedness
5. Juvenile Prevention & Youth Engagement
6. Responsible Fiscal Management
At the end of the day, my passion is simple:
Policies that make Surry County safer, stronger, more united, and more prepared for the future.

For me, law enforcement has always been about service and solutions — not politics.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Several local doctors, lawyers, business owners, retired and current law enforcement officers

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