Kenny Blackwell

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- 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. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 

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Housing & Urban Development

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Public Safety

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Sheriff

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Kenneth Blackwell, Jr. was born on September 7, 1962, and grew up in the Fowler’s Crossroads community outside of Rolesville. He has two daughters and two grandchildren. He married Cheryl Parrish in November 2022.

I have been in law enforcement my entire career.

Kenny previously served as a Wake County Deputy and a U.S. Marshal. He is currently an investigator with the State Capitol Police.

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For Candidate Kenny Blackwell on Issue public-safety: Emphasizes reducing response times, addressing fentanyl and opioid issues, tackling human trafficking, expanding mental health services, increasing salaries for deputies and detention officers, and promoting a community-based approach to public safety.

Supports increasing salaries for deputies and detention officers.

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