Chad Pennell is the Sheriff, Alexander County, in Alexander County, North Carolina. Elected as a Republican. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Chad Pennell?

Chad Pennell was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Chad Pennell stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Chad Pennell. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Chad Pennell? Sheriff, Alexander County

Chad Pennell is the Sheriff, Alexander County, elected as a Republican.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
Sheriff · Alexander County Sheriff	Chad Pennell Republican source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Chad Pennell stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Republican.

2026 election

Chad Pennell ran for Alexander County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Chad Pennell?: Chad Pennell is the Sheriff, Alexander County, in Alexander County, North Carolina. Elected as a Republican. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Chad Pennell?: Chad Pennell was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Chad Pennell stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Chad Pennell. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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