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County Sheriff in Avery County, North Carolina
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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County Sheriff
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must reside in the county in which they are running, be a registered voter, and be at least 21 years old.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is 1% of office salary; in lieu of filing fee, signature requirement is 5% of registered voter of same political party in the district in which the office is elected, no fewer than 200 signatures.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
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