Michael Andrews (North Carolina)

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Michael Andrews

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Democratic Party

Prior offices

Durham County Sheriff

Successor: Clarence Birkhead

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Elections and appointments

Last election

May 8, 2018

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Michael Andrews (Democratic Party) was the Durham County Sheriff in North Carolina. Andrews assumed office in 2012. Andrews left office in 2018.

Andrews (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Durham County Sheriff in North Carolina. Andrews lost in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2018.

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Durham County, North Carolina (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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
	Submit photo	Michael Andrews	6.5	7,271

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 111,475
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See also

Durham County, North Carolina	North Carolina	Municipal government	Other local coverage
Government of Durham County, North Carolina Durham County, North Carolina Counties in North Carolina Cities in North Carolina	North Carolina North Carolina elections, 2025 Public policy in North Carolina Endorsers in North Carolina	Top counties 100 largest cities Current mayors Current council officials	2025 municipal elections School board elections, 2025 Local ballot measure elections in 2025 North Carolina local trial court judicial elections, 2025

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• Profile from Durham County