Clarence Birkhead
Clarence Birkhead (Democratic Party) is the Durham County Sheriff in North Carolina. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Birkhead (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Durham County Sheriff in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Durham County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Durham County Sheriff
Incumbent Clarence Birkhead (D) and Johnny Hawkins (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Durham County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Clarence Birkhead | |
| Johnny Hawkins | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Durham County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for Durham County Sheriff
Incumbent Clarence Birkhead defeated Maria Jocys in the general election for Durham County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clarence Birkhead (D) | 71.6 | 87,574 |
 | Maria Jocys (Independent) | 28.4 | 34,807 | |
| Total votes: 122,381 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Durham County Sheriff
Incumbent Clarence Birkhead defeated Paul Martin in the Democratic primary for Durham County Sheriff on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clarence Birkhead | 90.0 | 41,779 |
| Paul Martin | 10.0 | 4,643 | ||
| Total votes: 46,422 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Durham County Sheriff
Clarence Birkhead won election in the general election for Durham County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clarence Birkhead (D) | 98.2 | 102,753 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 1,911 | ||
| Total votes: 104,664 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Durham County Sheriff
Clarence Birkhead defeated incumbent Michael Andrews in the Democratic primary for Durham County Sheriff on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clarence Birkhead | 93.5 | 104,204 |
| Michael Andrews | 6.5 | 7,271 | ||
| Total votes: 111,475 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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