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David Carson earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Lees-McRae College. He lives in McGrady.

"David is a law enforcement officer. He works at the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office."

David is currently retired. He previously worked as the chief deputy in the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office.

David Carson's campaign for Wilkes County Sheriff is his first time running for public office

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Said that "drug enforcement [will be] a 24/7 priority."

- Said that "drug enforcement [will be] a 24/7 priority."

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

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David Carson's campaign for Wilkes County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

David previously worked as a law enforcement officer. He retired from full-time law enforcement work in 2020. He is also known as the "Voice of the Vikings" as an announcer at North Wilkes High School athletic events.

David previously served as a deputy sheriff with the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. He retired from full-time law enforcement work in 2020.

David previously worked as a law enforcement officer. He retired from full-time law enforcement work in 2020.

David previously served as chief deputy in the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. He retired from full-time law enforcement work in 2020. 

William "David" Carson has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lees-McRae College. He is involved with youth sports programs and is known as the "Voice of the Vikings" as an announcer at North Wilkes High School athletic events.

- 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. 