What party is Richie Simmons?

Richie Simmons is running as a Republican.

How much money has Richie Simmons raised?

$4,254 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Richie Simmons?

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Richie Simmons

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

In office now

Richie Simmons is the Sheriff. Richie Simmons'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.

1 candidate ran for Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Richie Simmons that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Richie Simmons yet.

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Funding

$4,254 raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Richard Childress	$3,479
Joseph J Caywood	$500
Ernest Koontz	$150
William Blair	$125

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-07.

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Quick answers

What party is Richie Simmons?: Richie Simmons is running as a Republican.
What does the Davidson 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 Richie Simmons raised?: $4,254 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Richie Simmons?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Richie Simmons's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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