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Jamie is a court bailiff. He worked at the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office, where he served as a court bailiff until he resigned on Oct. 31 to run for sheriff. He previously worked as a school resource officer at the sheriff’s office.

Jamie previously worked as a court bailiff with the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office and as a school resource officer.

Jamie Dowell (Wilkes County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

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

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

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Said h plans to "support our deputies while forging stronger connections with the community, especially our youth."

- Said h plans to "support our deputies while forging stronger connections with the community, especially our youth."

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Jamie Dowell

Jamie is a court bailiff. He previously served as a school resource officer.

Jamie previously served as a court bailiff for the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office.

Jamie is a former court bailiff. He worked at the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, where he served as a court bailiff until resigning on October 31 to run for sheriff. He previously worked as a school resource officer at the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office.

Jamie Dowell's campaign for Wilkes Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jamie Dowell's campaign for Wilkes County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jamie is a court bailiff. He previously worked as a school resource officer.

Jamie previously worked as a court bailiff for the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office.

- 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. 