Chris Shew

Republican · Candidate for Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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

$19K raised, $4,453 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Whisnant Coins$2,025
Hollow MOON Llc$2,000
Patricia Shew$1,000
Megan Crotts Esthetics$1,000
F Randall 'Rudy' Holbrook$1,000
Charles B Bush$1,000
Billy G Anderson$1,000
Shawn Redding$500

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-06.

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Quick answers

What party is Chris Shew?
Chris Shew is running as a Republican.
What does the Wilkes 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 Chris Shew raised?
$19K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Chris Shew?
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