Sterlin M. Walker Jr. (Vance County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Sterlin M. Walker Jr.

Democratic Party

Candidate, Vance County Sheriff

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

Contact

Campaign website

Sterlin M. Walker Jr. (Democratic Party) is running for election for Vance County Sheriff in North Carolina. Walker is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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

Biography

Sterlin M. Walker Jr. provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 16, 2026:

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Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Vance County Sheriff

Sean Alston Sr. (D), Curtis Brame (D), and Sterlin M. Walker Jr. (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Vance County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Sean Alston Sr.
	Submit photo	Curtis Brame
	Submit photo	Sterlin M. Walker Jr.

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Sterlin M. Walker Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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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?

• I will serve the citizens of my community with a true sense of open transparency, accountability and integrity. The public must know in a timely fashion about all events that have the potential impact their lives. You must not only earn the respect and trust of the community that you represent and serve but maintain that respect and trust. Building and maintaining relationships through direct communication is my goal. I will always maintain an open-door policy if elected to serve.
• In order to have a thriving community you must have community engagement. In a democracy everyone has a voice and it is up to the person to decide whether or not to engage. With that being said, I believe that you have the right to have your voice heard and no one has the right to stifle your voice. The first amendment guarantees your right to free speech, and we must all work to protect and ensure this right is respected and protected. Regardless of your race, sex, sexual orientation, creed, color, ethnicity, religious faith, economical status, or political affiliation.
• I believe the key to building economic stability through the public safety sector relies on 4 things. You must have a vision and a plan to increase the general safety of the public. You must ensure that your educational institutions, at all levels, are protected to enhance the learning environment. Community engagement is paramount in providing information to protect all citizens of our communities. This will then attract businesses and industries to invest in the workforce of our communities. Engagement on all levels will promote success.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I have dedicated my entire life to serving the public through the public safety sector. I have served as a law enforcement officer on both the state and local levels. I have also served as a Criminal Justice Instructor at the college level for over 20 years while performing my duties as a law enforcement officer. This unique experience has afforded me an inside look into some of the issues that plague law enforcement efforts. I will work diligently to close loopholes that allow questionable officers with integrity issues to jump from agency to agency. I firmly believe in quality not quantity,

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