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Clayton Price lives in Mill Spring, North Carolina.

Clayton Price's campaign for Polk County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Clayton's campaign for Polk County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Plans to build a network of alliances with neighboring law enforcement departments to deter crime and create a reach that extends outside its county lines.

- Plans to build a network of alliances with neighboring law enforcement departments to deter crime and create a reach that extends outside its county lines.

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As of January 2, 2026, Clayton Price did not have a website or any information online.

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- He plans to build a network of alliances with neighboring law enforcement departments in Landrum, Henderson, and Rutherford County to deter crime and create a reach that extends "far outside its county lines".

Clayton Price's campaign for Polk County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

Clayton is from Mill Spring, North Carolina.

Clayton Price ran for Polk County sheriff in 2026.

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Keith Henderson grew up in Ellenboro, North Carolina, but has lived in Polk County since 2008. He is an active member of Big Level Baptist Church.

In the Polk County sheriff’s race, incumbent Sheriff Tim Wright (R) has filed for reelection. Clayton Price (R) and Keith Henderson (R), both of Mill Spring, have also filed for the position.

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Keith's campaign for sheriff is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Keith Henderson did not have a website or any information online.

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Keith Henderson is a candidate for Polk County sheriff.

Tim Wright is from Lynn, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice technology from Isothermal Community College, a bachelor's degree in human services from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University. He has a teenage son.

About Sheriff Wright

Tim Wright is from Lynn, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice technology from Isothermal Community College, a bachelor's degree in human services from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University. 

Tim is the sheriff of Polk County. He previously worked as a police officer with the Tryon Police Department, where he was promoted to captain. Before joining the police force, he served in the United States Navy.

Tim previously worked as a police officer, law enforcement captain, field training officer, field training supervisor, firearms instructor, and basic law enforcement training instructor. He also served in the U.S. Navy. 

Tim is currently the sheriff of Polk County. He was first elected in 2018.

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Tim is currently the sheriff of Polk County. He was first elected in 2018 and has served two terms. 

As of January 2, 2026, Tim Wright did not have a website or any information online.

Tim Wright

Tim is currently the sheriff of Polk County. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Tim is the sheriff of Polk County. He previously worked as a police officer with the Tryon Police Department, where he was promoted from corporal to sergeant, then to lieutenant, and finally to captain. He also taught Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) courses and criminal justice classes for Isothermal Community College and local students at Polk County High School. Before joining the police department, Tim served in the United States Navy. 

Tim is currently the sheriff of Polk County. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He is currently running for re-election in 2026.

Tim is from Lynn, North Carolina. He attended Tryon Elementary School and graduated from Tryon High School in 1989. He has an associate’s degree of applied science in criminal justice technology from Isothermal Community College. He also has a bachelor’s degree in human services from Gardner-Webb University and a master’s degree in justice administration from Methodist University. He lives with his teenage son in Columbus Township.

Tim Wright is currently Sheriff of Polk County. He was elected in 2018.

Tim Wright is from Lynn, North Carolina. He attended Tryon Elementary School and Tryon High School. He has an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice technology from Isothermal Community College. He also has a bachelor’s degree in human services from Gardner-Webb University and a master’s degree in justice administration from Methodist University. He lives with his partner and their teenage son in Columbus Township.

Tim is the sheriff of Polk County. He works at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, where he has served since November 2018. He previously worked at the Tryon Police Department as a patrol officer, sergeant, lieutenant and captain—overseeing the department’s field training program and serving on its Special Response Team—and served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Mount Whitney during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

- 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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