What party is Chad E. Hawkins?

Chad E. Hawkins is running as a Republican.

How much money has Chad E. Hawkins raised?

$196K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Chad E. Hawkins?

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Chad E. Hawkins

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

In office now

Chad E. Hawkins is the Sheriff. Chad E. Hawkins'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 Gaston County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Gaston County's sheriff's office has an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Jail Enforcement Model (signed June 9, 2020).

Jail Enforcement Model: identifying and processing people booked into the county jail on state or local charges who may be removable.

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 Chad E. Hawkins that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Chad E. Hawkins yet.

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Funding

$196K raised, $3,970 from small donors, $4,117 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Patrick O'Leary	$6,800
Michelle Stewart	$6,800
Frank Stewart	$6,800
Bradley Overcash	$6,800
Darrell Hardin	$6,400
Bobby Fuller	$6,030
Joe Jordan	$5,000
Fred McMurray Iii	$5,000

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-09.

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Quick answers

What party is Chad E. Hawkins?: Chad E. Hawkins is running as a Republican.
What does the Gaston 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 Chad E. Hawkins raised?: $196K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Chad E. Hawkins?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Chad E. Hawkins's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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