Ed McMahon

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Ed McMahon is the Sheriff. Ed McMahon'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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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

Moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 47 donors to their 2018 campaign for sheriff. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Funding

$37K raised, $420 from small donors.

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-05-23.

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Quick answers

What party is Ed McMahon?

Ed McMahon is running as a Republican.

What does the New Hanover 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 Ed McMahon raised?

$37K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Is Ed McMahon liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Ed McMahon is moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Ed McMahon?

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