What party is Mark E. Mease?

Mark E. Mease is running as a Republican.

Who is Mark E. Mease running against?

Tyler J. Howell, for Haywood County Sheriff.

How much money has Mark E. Mease raised?

$16K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Mark E. Mease?

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

Mark E. Mease

Republican · Candidate for Haywood 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 Haywood 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 Haywood 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 Mark E. Mease that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Mark E. Mease yet.

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Funding

$16K raised, $1,900 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Tiffany Collins	$2,047
Kevin Corbin	$2,000
Heath Justice	$1,561
Bob Forbes	$1,500
Gary Mease	$1,000
David Mitchell	$1,000
David Clement	$700
Rt Alexander Iii	$500

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-08.

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Tyler J. Howell · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Mark E. Mease?: Mark E. Mease is running as a Republican.
What does the Haywood 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 Mark E. Mease running against?: Tyler J. Howell, for Haywood County Sheriff.
How much money has Mark E. Mease raised?: $16K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Mark E. Mease?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Mark E. Mease's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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