What party is Tyler J. Howell?

Tyler J. Howell is running as a Democrat.

Who is Tyler J. Howell running against?

Mark E. Mease, for Haywood County Sheriff.

How much money has Tyler J. Howell raised?

$19K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Tyler J. Howell?

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

Tyler J. Howell

Democrat · 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 Tyler J. Howell that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Tyler J. Howell yet.

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Funding

$19K raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Ron Breese	$3,500
Sheila Mathis	$1,000
Richard South	$1,000
Michelle Rogers	$749
Benjamin Boessel	$664
Terry L Warren	$500
Jeanette Price	$500
Harvey Geller	$500

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-17.

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Mark E. Mease · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Tyler J. Howell?: Tyler J. Howell is running as a Democrat.
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 Tyler J. Howell running against?: Mark E. Mease, for Haywood County Sheriff.
How much money has Tyler J. Howell raised?: $19K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Tyler J. Howell?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Tyler J. Howell's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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