Chuck Owenby

Republican · Candidate for Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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

$5,500 raised.

Largest donorsAmount
Richard Warwick$1,000
Danny Bowman$1,000
Thomas Suggs$800
Page Lemel$500
Meredith Baldridge$500
Clay Sykes$500
John Wayne$400
Laura Stoddard$200

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-02-05.

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Quick answers

What party is Chuck Owenby?
Chuck Owenby is running as a Republican.
What does the Transylvania 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 Chuck Owenby raised?
$5,500 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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