Shane Vance

Republican · Candidate for Mitchell 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.

1 candidate ran for Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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

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Funding

$15K raised, $1,575 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Alex Glover$6,000
Allen Yelton$2,967
John Keen$2,000
Chad Calhoun$1,000
Biddix Enterprises Inc$1,000
Jose & Son Lawn Service$400
Puerto Nuevo$300

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-02-11.

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Quick answers

What party is Shane Vance?
Shane Vance is running as a Republican.
What does the Mitchell 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 Shane Vance raised?
$15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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