What party is Kenny Blackwell?

Kenny Blackwell is running as a Republican.

Who is Kenny Blackwell running against?

Willie Rowe, for Wake County Sheriff.

How much money has Kenny Blackwell raised?

$12K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Kenny Blackwell?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Kenny Blackwell's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Kenny Blackwell

Republican · Candidate for Wake 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.

2 candidates ran for Wake 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 Wake 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

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 Kenny Blackwell that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Kenny Blackwell yet.

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Funding

$12K raised, $1,149 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Rick Wilburn	$2,500
Todd Faulkner	$500
Phuong Huynh	$500
Mike Wrenn	$500
Mary Weiler	$500
Louis Sawicki	$500
Maureen McBride	$350

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-13.

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Willie Rowe · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Kenny Blackwell?: Kenny Blackwell is running as a Republican.
What does the Wake 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.
Who is Kenny Blackwell running against?: Willie Rowe, for Wake County Sheriff.
How much money has Kenny Blackwell raised?: $12K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Kenny Blackwell?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Kenny Blackwell's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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