What party is Eddie Cathey?

Eddie Cathey is running as a Republican.

How much money has Eddie Cathey raised?

$33K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Eddie Cathey?

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Eddie Cathey

Republican · Candidate for Union County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

In office now

Eddie Cathey is the Sheriff. Eddie Cathey's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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 Union County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Union County's sheriff's office has an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Warrant Service Officer (signed May 7, 2025).

Warrant Service Officer: serving ICE administrative warrants on people already held in the county jail.

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

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Eddie Cathey that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Eddie Cathey yet.

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Funding

$33K raised, $213 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Melvin Graham	$2,500
Richard Gillette	$2,060
Richard McGee	$2,000
Alejandro Tamayo	$2,000
Nancy Anderson	$1,550
Parker Mills	$1,500
Robert Heintel	$1,000
Richard German	$1,000

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-03-02.

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Quick answers

What party is Eddie Cathey?: Eddie Cathey is running as a Republican.
What does the Union 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 Eddie Cathey raised?: $33K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Eddie Cathey?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Eddie Cathey's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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