What party is Edward (Scooter) Basnight?

Edward (Scooter) Basnight is running as a Republican.

Who is Edward (Scooter) Basnight running against?

Kristy L. LaLonde, for Chowan County Sheriff.

How much money has Edward (Scooter) Basnight raised?

$13K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Edward (Scooter) Basnight?

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

Edward (Scooter) Basnight

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

In office now

Edward (Scooter) Basnight is the Sheriff. Edward (Scooter) Basnight's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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 ran for Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Edward (Scooter) Basnight that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Edward (Scooter) Basnight yet.

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Funding

$13K raised, $150 from small donors, $577 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Tony Holland	$2,500
John McArthur	$1,000
Jimmy Droze Jr	$1,000
Sherry Brower	$500
Roger Chipps	$500
Patrick Sellers	$500
Mk Ammons	$500
Laurie Buckhout	$500

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-16.

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Kristy L. LaLonde · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Edward (Scooter) Basnight?: Edward (Scooter) Basnight is running as a Republican.
What does the Chowan 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 Edward (Scooter) Basnight running against?: Kristy L. LaLonde, for Chowan County Sheriff.
How much money has Edward (Scooter) Basnight raised?: $13K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Edward (Scooter) Basnight?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Edward (Scooter) Basnight's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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