Aaron Ellenburg

Republican · Candidate for Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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

$8,206 raised, $1,670 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
MIKE Hager 4 NC$1,000
Charles Philip Byers$1,000
Alison C Carswell$1,000
Katherine E McCurry$320
Tim Davis$300
Todd Lattimore$255
Committe to Elect JAKE Johnson Campaign Account$250

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

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Quick answers

What party is Aaron Ellenburg?
Aaron Ellenburg is running as a Republican.
What does the Rutherford 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 Aaron Ellenburg raised?
$8,206 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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