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Aaron has 26 years of continuous law enforcement service.

Aaron is currently the sheriff of Rutherford County. He has served in this role for 26 years.

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

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Aaron Ellenburg

Aaron Ellenburg is currently the elected Sheriff of Rutherford County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Aaron is from Rutherford County, North Carolina. He attended Isothermal Community College for basic law enforcement training. He lives with his two children.

Aaron Ellenburg's campaign for Rutherford County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Jamie is a detective with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.

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Jamie previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff in 2026 but did not win.

Jamie Dunn (Rutherford County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

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Wants to create a "dedicated Victim & Witness Advocate "for Rutherford County, who is a "real person you can speak to directly."

- Wants to create a "dedicated Victim & Witness Advocate "for Rutherford County, who is a "real person you can speak to directly."

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

Jamie Dunn

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

Jamie previously worked as a deputy sheriff with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. He was convicted for assaulting an inmate at the Rutherford County Detention Center and terminated from the sheriff's office.

Jamie Dunn's campaign for Rutherford Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jamie's campaign for Rutherford County Sheriff is his first run for public office.

Jamie Dunn's campaign for Rutherford County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jamie is a law enforcement officer with over 21 years of experience. He previously worked as a detective and is currently assigned to the narcotics unit. 

Jamie previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

Jamie is currently a detective with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.

Jason is the owner of Wease General Store.

Jason Ray Wease previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff in 2022 and did not win.

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Jason previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff in 2022 and did not win.

As of January 2, 2026, Jason Ray Wease did not have a website or any information online.

Jason Ray Wease

Jason previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff as a Democrat in 2018 but did not win. 

Jason previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff as a Democrat in 2022 but did not win. 

Jason Ray Wease previously ran for Rutherford County Sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

Jason previously ran for Rutherford County sheriff in 2018, but did not win.

- 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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