What party is Brian Estes?

Brian Estes is running as a Republican.

How much money has Brian Estes raised?

$54K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Brian Estes?

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

Brian Estes

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

In office now

Brian Estes is the Sheriff. Brian Estes'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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Brian Estes that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Brian Estes yet.

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Funding

$54K raised, $3,600 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Anthony Hall	$2,240
Charles Yow	$2,000
Chris Thompson	$1,600
Christopher Black	$1,200
William Keller	$1,000
Will Wilkinson	$1,000
Thomas Garner	$1,000

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-05-29.

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Quick answers

What party is Brian Estes?: Brian Estes is running as a Republican.
What does the Lee 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 Brian Estes raised?: $54K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Brian Estes?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Brian Estes's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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