Jody Burleyson

Republican · Candidate for Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan 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

$51K raised, $3,476 from small donors, $9,160 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Thomas C Simmerson$5,150
Susan Simmerson$5,104
William A Downs$2,100
Joey Strickland$2,010
Matt Efird$2,000
James Ferree Jr$1,500
Jeff Burleyson$1,300

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-09-17.

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What party is Jody Burleyson?
Jody Burleyson is running as a Republican.
What does the Rowan 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 Jody Burleyson raised?
$51K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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