Kevin H. Bean

Republican · Candidate for Caldwell 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.

1 candidate ran for Caldwell County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Caldwell County's sheriff's office has 2 agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Warrant Service Officer (signed March 19, 2020); Task Force Model (signed September 9, 2026).

  • Warrant Service Officer: serving ICE administrative warrants on people already held in the county jail.
  • Task Force Model: limited immigration enforcement authority during routine police work, under ICE oversight.

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

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Funding

$4,680 raised, $1,880 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Chad Duncan$1,000
Freddie Davis$500
Steven Rich$400
Eddie Ledford$250
David Hamby$250
Melissa Triplett Greer$200
Polly Crump$100

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2025-06-10.

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Quick answers

What party is Kevin H. Bean?
Kevin H. Bean is running as a Republican.
What does the Caldwell 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.
How much money has Kevin H. Bean raised?
$4,680 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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