Buddy Harwood

Buddy previously ran for Madison County sheriff in 2022.

As of April 6, 2026, Buddy Harwood’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Buddy previously served as the Madison County sheriff.

Buket Urgen

Buddy previously ran for Madison County Sheriff in 2022.

Buddy Harwood (Madison County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate ...

Buddy Harwood cruises to victory in Madison County sheriff race

For Candidate Buddy Harwood on Issue public-safety: Supports equipping law enforcement officers in schools with AR-15s for emergency response to potential school shootings.

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Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Robin Lyles

Robin Lyles is from Mars Hill, North Carolina.

Madison County sheriff race: Harwood, Lyles win primaries

Robin Lyles previously ran for Madison County Sheriff in 2022 and did not win.

Said, "I think the Sheriff's Office needs a change."

As of April 6, 2026, Robin Lyles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

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