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Brandon L. Barbey received a bachelor's degree in Criminology from the University of Mount Olive.

Brandon L. Barbrey's campaign for Wilson County Sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Brandon's campaign for Wilson County Sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Wants to collaborate with other agencies.

- Wants to collaborate with other agencies.

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As of January 2, 2026, Brandon L. Barbrey did not have a website or any information online.

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Brandon L. Barbrey's campaign for Wilson Sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Christopher Boykin is from Wilson, North Carolina. He attended James B. Hunt Jr. High School and Wilson Community College. He has an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Wilson Community College. He lives with his wife in Sims.

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Christopher Boykin has an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Wilson Community College. He is married.

Chris is retired and previously served for 27 years in law enforcement.

Christopher C. (Chris) Boykin's campaign for Wilson Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Supports "enhancing school safety at the elementary level,"

- Supports "enhancing school safety at the elementary level,"

As of January 2, 2026, Christopher C. (Chris) Boykin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Christopher C. (Chris) Boykin was born on April 23, 1967, in Wilson, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Wilson Community College. He is married to his wife, Lou Ann Upchurch. They live in Sims, North Carolina.

Chris is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously worked for the Wilson County Sheriff's Department and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. He is currently a reserve deputy sheriff with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office.

Chris previously served as a major in the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. He has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience between Wilson and Johnston counties.

Christopher C. (Chris) Boykin's campaign for Wilson County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Christopher Boykin is from Wilson, North Carolina. He attended James B. Hunt Jr. High School and Wilson Community College. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Wilson Community College. He lives with his wife in Sims, North Carolina.

Chris is a Reserve Deputy Sheriff. He works at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, where he has served as a Reserve Deputy since retiring from full-time law enforcement in 2015. He previously worked at the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, where he began his career in 1987 as an Emergency Communications dispatcher, became a patrol deputy in 1988 after graduating Basic Law Enforcement Training at Wilson Community College, and rose to the rank of Major.

Christopher C. (Chris) Boykin was born on April 23, 1967, in Wilson, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Wilson Community College. He is married to his wife, Lou Ann, and they live in Sims, North Carolina. He is a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge #117 in Wilson.

Chris is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a dispatcher for Wilson County Emergency Communications. He later served with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, rising to the rank of major. He also worked at the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. Chris remains a reserve deputy sheriff with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office.

Chris is a former major with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office and a former deputy with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. He retired from law enforcement in 2015 after 27 years of service. Chris is currently a reserve deputy with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office.

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Davonta Ferguson graduated from the Police Academy at Wilson Community College and received a Master's in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University.

Davonta Ferguson's campaign for Wilson Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Advocated for "accessible healthcare resources, mental health services, and initiatives that promote the wellbeing of all Wilson residents."

- Advocated for "accessible healthcare resources, mental health services, and initiatives that promote the wellbeing of all Wilson residents."

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

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Davonta Ferguson's campaign for Wilson County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Davonta previously ran for Wilson County sheriff in 2024 but did not win.

Davonta previously ran for Wilson County sheriff 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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