Cecil Curtis Hobson Jr. (Mitchell County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Cecil Curtis Hobson Jr.

Republican Party

Candidate, Mitchell County Sheriff

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Mitchell High School

Personal

Profession

Law enforcement officer

Contact

Campaign Facebook

Cecil Curtis Hobson Jr. (Republican Party) ran for election for Mitchell County Sheriff in North Carolina. Hobson was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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

Biography

Cecil Curtis Hobson Jr. provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 24, 2026:

• High school: Mitchell High School
• Other: Mayland Community College, 2010
• Profession: Law Enforcement Officer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Mitchell County Sheriff

Cecil Curtis Hobson Jr. (R) and Shane Vance (R) ran in the Republican primary for Mitchell County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cecil Curtis Hobson Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hobson's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong resident of Mitchell County and have dedicated my career to the Sheriff’s Office, serving as a patrol deputy, detective, lieutenant detective, and now Captain. I am a certified law enforcement instructor and SWAT operator with advanced investigative and tactical training. I am committed to strengthening the community, building partnerships, raising standards, and protecting citizens. I have been married for 26 years and have three children. I am a proud Christian, a member of the Gideons, and serve as an adult Sunday school teacher.

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?

• Working toward state accreditation to elevate professional standards and increase transparency within the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office.
• Improving crime rates through effective enforcement, prevention, and responsible use of resources.
• Strengthening partnerships with local businesses and community members to support long-term public safety.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about policies that keep Mitchell County safe and secure. That means upholding the law and protecting people’s constitutional rights, raising professional standards and transparency in the Sheriff’s Office, reducing crime, and working closely with residents and local businesses.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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