What party is Phil Byrd?

Phil Byrd is running as a Republican.

Who is Phil Byrd running against?

Danny Rogers, for Guilford County Sheriff.

How much money has Phil Byrd raised?

$79K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Phil Byrd?

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

Phil Byrd

Republican · Candidate for Guilford 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 ran for Guilford 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 Guilford 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 Phil Byrd that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Phil Byrd yet.

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Funding

$79K raised, $559 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
April Lee	$12K
John Davis	$8,600
Dennis Reittinger	$5,000
James Sheppard	$4,000
Debbie Montgomery	$3,065
Darrell Ambro	$2,000
James Bouldin	$1,862
Tim Andrew	$1,650

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-14.

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Quick answers

What party is Phil Byrd?: Phil Byrd is running as a Republican.
What does the Guilford 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 Phil Byrd running against?: Danny Rogers, for Guilford County Sheriff.
How much money has Phil Byrd raised?: $79K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Phil Byrd?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Phil Byrd's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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