Charles Blackwood

Democrat · Candidate for Orange County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

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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 Orange 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 Orange 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

$39K raised, $835 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Kay Richardson$6,000
Douglas Williams$4,000
Ralph Teal$3,500
William Kukovich$2,000
Gary Crunkleton$2,000
Sarshar Motamedi$1,500
Mandy Ghaffarpour$1,500
David Dickson$1,500

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-03-11.

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Quick answers

What party is Charles Blackwood?
Charles Blackwood is running as a Democrat.
What does the Orange 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 Charles Blackwood raised?
$39K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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