What party is Willie Rowe?

Willie Rowe is running as a Democrat.

Who is Willie Rowe running against?

Kenny Blackwell, for Wake County Sheriff.

How much money has Willie Rowe raised?

$190K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Willie Rowe?

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

Willie Rowe

Democrat · Candidate for Wake County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

In office now

Willie Rowe is the Sheriff. Willie Rowe'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.

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 Willie Rowe that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Willie Rowe yet.

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Funding

$190K raised, $2,521 from small donors, $160 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Fred G. Mills	$5,537
Melvin Lee	$5,533
Steve Wordsworth	$5,000
Elaine Wordsworth	$5,000
Ronald E. Avery	$4,000
Christopher Wilcox	$4,000
Dail Butler	$3,136
Wayne Bumgardner	$3,108

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-16.

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Quick answers

What party is Willie Rowe?: Willie Rowe is running as a Democrat.
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 Willie Rowe running against?: Kenny Blackwell, for Wake County Sheriff.
How much money has Willie Rowe raised?: $190K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Willie Rowe?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Willie Rowe's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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