What party is Gary Parris?

Gary Parris is running as a Republican.

Who is Gary Parris running against?

Quentin Miller, for Buncombe County Sheriff.

How much money has Gary Parris raised?

$33K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Gary Parris?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Gary Parris's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Gary Parris

Republican · Candidate for Buncombe County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

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.

2 candidates are running for Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Gary Parris that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Gary Parris yet.

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Funding

$33K raised, $840 from small donors, $1,090 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Laura McCue	$6,461
Jimmy Ray Young	$5,042
Priestley Ford	$5,000
Gary Missel	$2,000
David L Brown	$1,000
Buncombe County Republican Party	$1,000
Missy Parris	$784

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-06-29.

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Also running

Quentin Miller · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Gary Parris?: Gary Parris is running as a Republican.
What does the Buncombe 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 Gary Parris running against?: Quentin Miller, for Buncombe County Sheriff.
How much money has Gary Parris raised?: $33K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Gary Parris?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Gary Parris's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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