Brian Arrington is from Climax, North Carolina. He has nearly 28 years of experience with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, where he retired as Captain of the Community Based Programs Division.

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Brian Arrington is from Climax, North Carolina.

Brian is retired. He previously worked at the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for nearly 28 years, retiring as captain of the Community Based Programs Division. He also led efforts in the Vice/Narcotics Division for 12 years. 

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Brian is retired. He previously worked at the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for nearly 28 years. He also led efforts in the Vice/Narcotics Division for 12 years. 

Brian previously served nearly 28 years with the Randolph County Sheriffs Office, retiring as captain of the Community Based Programs Division.

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Wants the safety of deputies to be a top priority.

Believes "protecting our children starts with putting the highest quality deputies in our schools."

Wants to update the equipment deputies use.

Committed to "ensuring every deputy in Randolph County receives realistic, hands-on training that goes beyond the minimum."

Supports bringing more resources to the K-9 division to "make it the best division in North Carolina."

- Wants the safety of deputies to be a top priority.
- Believes "protecting our children starts with putting the highest quality deputies in our schools."
- Wants to update the equipment deputies use.
- Committed to "ensuring every deputy in Randolph County receives realistic, hands-on training that goes beyond the minimum."
- Supports bringing more resources to the K-9 division to "make it the best division in North Carolina."

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Wants to " keep jail positions in the jail, improve training, and make sure our detention center operates securely and efficiently."

- Wants to " keep jail positions in the jail, improve training, and make sure our detention center operates securely and efficiently."

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

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Brian is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 28 years. He previously worked in the Vice/Narcotics Division for 12 years, leading efforts that seized record amounts of drugs and cash, and served as Captain of the Community Based Programs Division, overseeing CARE, DARE, school resource officers, and the Criminal Apprehension Team.

Brian Arrington's campaign for Randolph County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

Brian Arrington is from Climax, North Carolina. He has nearly 28 years of experience with the Randolph County Sheriffs Office, retiring as Captain of the Community Based Programs Division.

Brian is retired. He previously worked for the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for nearly 28 years, retiring as captain of the Community Based Programs Division. He also led efforts in the Vice/Narcotics Division for 12 years.

Brian previously served nearly 28 years with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as captain.

Brian previously worked for the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for nearly 28 years and retired as captain of the Community Based Programs Division. He also led efforts in the Vice/Narcotics Division for 12 years.

Brian previously served as a captain at the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for nearly 28 years.

Brian Arrington's campaign for Randolph County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Chris "Taco" Toriello has worked in law enforcement for 32 years.

Chris (Taco) Toriello's campaign for Randolph County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Chris Taco's campaign for Randolph County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Chris "Taco" Toriello did not have a website or any information online.

Chris "Taco" Toriello

Chris (Taco) Toriello has worked in law enforcement for 32 years.

As of January 2, 2026, Chris (Taco) Toriello did not have a website or any information online.

Chris (Taco) Toriello

Chris (Taco) Toriello's campaign for Randolph County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Eric Hicks is from Trinity, North Carolina. He attended Trinity High School, Randolph County Community College and Stanly County Community College for criminal justice and graduated from the Police Law Institute and the Gallagher-Westfall Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. He lives with his two young daughters.

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Eric Hicks attended Randolph County Community College and Stanly County Community College for criminal justice and graduated from the Police Law Institute and the Gallagher-Westfall Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. He lives with his two children.

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Eric previously lost the Randolph County Sheriff election three times.

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

Eric Hicks

Eric Hicks is from Trinity, North Carolina. He attended Randolph County and Stanly County Community Colleges for criminal justice. He is a father of two young daughters.

Eric is self-employed in the rental business. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer for 15 years, including time with the Randolph County Sheriff s Office and the Thomasville Police Department.

Eric previously ran for Randolph County sheriff in 2014, 2018, and 2022 but did not win. He ran as a Libertarian in 2018 and 2022 and as a Republican in 2022.

Eric is a law enforcement officer. He works at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been for 15 years. He previously served as a deputy sheriff and patrol officer with the same department.

Eric Hicks previously ran for Randolph County Sheriff in 2018 and did not win.

Eric Hicks is from Randolph County, North Carolina. He graduated from Trinity High School and attended Randolph County and Stanly County Community Colleges for criminal justice. He is a father of two daughters.

Eric is self-employed in the rental business. He previously worked in law enforcement for 15 years, including with the Randolph County Sheriff 27s Office and the Thomasville Police Department. 

Eric previously ran for Randolph County sheriff in 2014, 2018, and 2022 but did not win.

Eric Hicks is from Trinity, North Carolina. He attended Randolph County and Stanly County Community Colleges for criminal justice, the Police Law Institute, and the Gallagher-Westfall Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. He has two daughters.

Eric is self-employed in the rental business. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer for 15 years, including with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office and the Thomasville Police Department. 

Eric previously ran for Randolph County sheriff in 2018 and 2022 but did not win. He ran as a Libertarian in 2018 and as a Republican in 2022.

Greg is from Denton, North Carolina. He attended Denton High School and Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Guilford College. He lives with his wife, Candace, their two children, and one grandchild. He attends Foster Street Wesleyan Church.

Greg Seabolt has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Guilford College. He lives with his wife and their two children. He attends Foster Street Wesleyan Church.

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Greg is a former deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.

Greg Seabolt is currently the Sheriff of Randolph County. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

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Greg is currently the Sheriff of Randolph County. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

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

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Greg Seabolt is from Denton, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Guilford College. He and his wife, Candace, have been married since 1989 and have two children and one grandchild. He is a member of Foster Street Wesleyan Church.

Greg is the sheriff of Randolph County. He previously worked for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for 30 years, retiring in 2013.

Greg is currently the Randolph County sheriff. He was first elected in 2018. He ran for re-election in 2022 but did not win.

Greg is currently the Randolph County sheriff. He was first elected in 2018. He previously ran for re-election in 2020 but did not win.

Greg is from Denton, North Carolina. He attended Denton High School and Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he studied business administration and played football for the Quakers. He and his wife, Candace, have two children and one grandchild. He attends Foster Street Wesleyan Church.

Greg Seabolt is from Denton, North Carolina. He attended Denton High School and Guilford College. He has a degree in business administration from Guilford College. He is married to his wife, Candace, and they have two children and one grandchild. He attends Foster Street Wesleyan Church.

Greg Seabolt is currently Sheriff of Randolph County, North Carolina. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

- 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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