Ray Marlowe

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

3 candidates ran for Bladen County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Bladen County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

About Ray Marlowe

An unaffiliated candidate who collected enough petition signatures to appear on the November 2026 ballot.

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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Also running

• Chris Hunt · Democrat
• Jim McVicker · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Ray Marlowe?

Ray Marlowe is running as an Independent.

What does the Bladen County Sheriff seat do?

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

Who is Ray Marlowe running against?

Chris Hunt and Jim McVicker, for Bladen County Sheriff.

Should I vote for Ray Marlowe?

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