Chad Hawkins is from Gaston County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Gaston College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University.

Chad Hawkins was born and raised in Gaston County. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Gaston College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University.

Chad is the Gaston County sheriff. He has worked in law enforcement since 1994. Before taking office as sheriff, he served as the chief of police in Belmont and Cherryville. He also worked as a police officer and sergeant in the Gastonia Police Department and as a police officer in the Lowell Police Department. Chad has also served as an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb University and Gaston College. 

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Chad is the Gaston County sheriff. He has served as the chief of police, a police officer, and sergeant, and an adjunct professor.

Chad is currently the sheriff of Gaston County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Supports collaboration with federal agencies such as the U.S. Customs Enforcement "to identify and remove individuals residing in the country illegally, particularly those involved in criminal activities."

Supports targeted, "aggressive" action against "drug trafficking and distribution."

- Supports collaboration with federal agencies such as the U.S. Customs Enforcement "to identify and remove individuals residing in the country illegally, particularly those involved in criminal activities."
- Supports the second amendment.
- Supports targeted, "aggressive" action against "drug trafficking and distribution."

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As of January 2, 2026, Chad E. Hawkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports initiatives, education, and programs that address substance abuse.

- Supports initiatives, education, and programs that address substance abuse.

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Chad E. Hawkins

Chad has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Gaston College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University.

Chad is currently the Gaston County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Chad is a law enforcement officer. He has worked for the Gaston County Sheriff's Office for more than 30 years. 

Chad is currently the Gaston County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Before becoming sheriff, Chad served as the chief of police in Belmont and as a member of the Lowell City Council from 2001 to 2013.

Chad is currently the sheriff of Gaston County. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Chad is the sheriff of Gaston County. He has worked in law enforcement since 1994. Before taking office as sheriff, he served as the chief of police in Belmont and Cherryville. He also worked as a police officer and sergeant in the Gastonia Police Department and as a police officer in the Lowell Police Department. Chad previously served as a member of the Lowell City Council from 2001 to 2013. He also worked as an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb University.

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Robbie Waldrop is originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, and is a lifelong resident of the area. He studied at Winthrop University and Lees-McRae College. Robbie lives in Gaston County with his wife, Jess.

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Robbie currently works as a law enforcement captain overseeing 911 operations. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer with the Gaston County Police Department, serving in roles including K-9 handler, SWAT team leader, supervisor of a special investigations unit, and patrol captain.

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Robbie's campaign for Sheriff of Gaston County is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Robbie Waldrop’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Robbie Waldrop

Robbie is originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, and is a lifelong resident of the area. He studied at Winthrop University and Lees-McRae College. Robbie lives in Gaston County with his wife, Jess.

Robbie campaign for Sheriff of Gaston County is his first run for public office.

- Supports and values law enforcement staff.

Robbie is a police captain. He works at the Gaston County Police Department, where he has been for 20 years and currently leads the county’s 911 operations center. He previously worked as a K-9 handler and master trainer, a SWAT team leader, a special investigations supervisor, and a patrol captain.

Robbie is the captain of the 911 Operations Center. He works at the Gaston County Police Department, where he has been for 21 years. He previously served as a K-9 handler and master trainer, SWAT team leader, special investigations supervisor, and patrol captain.

Robbie Waldrop's campaign for Gaston County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Robbie Waldrop is from Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended Winthrop University and Lees-McRae College. He lives with his wife, Jessica.

Robbie is a captain at the Gaston County Police Department, where he has worked for 21 years. He has served as a K-9 handler and master trainer, SWAT team leader, special investigations supervisor, and patrol captain. He currently leads the county's 911 operations center.

Robbie previously ran for Gaston County sheriff in 2026 but did not win.

Robbie is from Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended South Point High School in Belmont, Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, Winthrop University, and Lees-McRae College. He lives with his wife, Jessica, in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Robbie is the captain of the 911 operations center. He works at the Gaston County Police Department, where he has been for 20 years. He previously served as a K-9 handler and master trainer, SWAT team leader, special investigations supervisor, and patrol captain.

Robbie Waldrop's campaign for Gaston County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

- 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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