Garry McFadden
Garry McFadden (Democratic Party) is the Mecklenburg County Sheriff in North Carolina. He assumed office on December 4, 2018. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
McFadden (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Incumbent Garry McFadden (D) is running in the general election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Incumbent Garry McFadden (D) defeated Ricky Robbins (D), Rodney Collins (D), and Antwain Nance (D) in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garry McFadden | 33.8 | 33,422 |
| Ricky Robbins | 31.0 | 30,705 | ||
 | Rodney Collins | 26.8 | 26,526 | |
 | Antwain Nance | 8.3 | 8,256 | |
| Total votes: 98,909 | |||
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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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Incumbent Garry McFadden won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garry McFadden (D) | 100.0 | 266,677 |
| Total votes: 266,677 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Incumbent Garry McFadden defeated Aujiena Hicks and Marquis D. Robinson in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garry McFadden | 51.2 | 35,559 |
| Aujiena Hicks | 38.3 | 26,603 | ||
| Marquis D. Robinson | 10.4 | 7,251 | ||
| Total votes: 69,413 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Garry McFadden won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garry McFadden (D) | 100.0 | 275,585 |
| Total votes: 275,585 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Garry McFadden defeated Antoine Ensley and incumbent Irwin Carmichael in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garry McFadden | 52.2 | 29,934 |
| Antoine Ensley | 27.5 | 15,778 | ||
| Irwin Carmichael | 20.4 | 11,685 | ||
| Total votes: 57,397 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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