Who is Ed McMahon? Sheriff, New Hanover County

Ed McMahon is the Sheriff, New Hanover County, elected as a Democrat.

In office

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
Sheriff · New Hanover County SheriffEd McMahon Democratic sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

New Hanover County Sheriff's website (contact the office there) · everyone on it

Where Ed McMahon stands

Moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). How we placed them.

2026 election

Ed McMahon ran for New Hanover County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Ed McMahon?
Ed McMahon is the Sheriff, New Hanover County, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Ed McMahon?
Ed McMahon was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Ed McMahon stand politically?
Moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford).

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