{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Ryan Boone Young","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"UNA","person":{"biography":"Ryan Boone Young is a candidate for the Rockingham County Sheriff\u2019s office in the 2026 general election, running under the UNA banner. The Facebook announcement confirms his entry into the race for the county\u2019s top law\u2011enforcement position on November 3, 2026 [8].\n\nYoung describes himself as a veteran law\u2011enforcement officer and lifelong community advocate. In his own words, he has spent \u201cyears of dedicated service protecting local families,\u201d a statement that underscores his long\u2011standing involvement in public safety within Rockingham County [8].\n\nThroughout his career, Young emphasizes a commitment to the people of the county, noting that he feels \u201cblessed to serve this county for many years.\u201d He frames his experience as a foundation for stepping into the sheriff\u2019s role, positioning his background as both professional and deeply rooted in the community he seeks to lead [8].\n\nThe campaign platform centers on three primary pillars. First, \u201cCommunity Safety First\u201d calls for proactive policing aimed at keeping drugs and violent crime off the streets. Second, \u201cTransparency and Trust\u201d seeks open communication between law\u2011enforcement and residents. Third, \u201cSupport for Officers\u201d pledges to provide deputies with the tools, training, and respect they need to perform their duties effectively. These priorities are outlined directly in his announcement post [8].\n\nYoung\u2019s guiding principle, expressed as \u201cGod, Family, County,\u201d reflects a personal philosophy that he says will guide his leadership. He stresses that his campaign will balance safety and service while putting the needs of the people first, a message repeated throughout the announcement [8].\n\n## Sources\n- [8] [\ud83d\ude94Ryan Young Announces Candidacy for Sheriff ...](https://www.facebook.com/100071775433100/posts/ryan-young-announces-candidacy-for-sheriff-of-rockingham-countyveteran-law-enfor/796886302713877/)","firstname":"Ryan","lastname":"Young","middlename":"Boone","suffix":null,"token":"07bddb5adc98fe2a"},"token":"HgbqkQOVvRxya1Ab"},{"candidatename":"Franklin Moore","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Franklin Eugene Moore is the Democratic candidate for Rockingham County Sheriff in the 2026 North Carolina general election, with the primary held on March 3, 2026 and the general election slated for November 3, 2026. The sheriff\u2019s office is responsible for law\u2011enforcement across the county, operating the county jail, providing court security, serving civil processes, and coordinating emergency response and public safety initiatives for all residents and visitors.\n\nMoore brings more than three decades of law\u2011enforcement experience to the race. He began his career as a deputy with the Rockingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office before serving sixteen years as the Chief of Police in the town of Stoneville, North Carolina. His tenure as chief included overseeing patrol operations, community\u2011policing programs, and departmental administration, and he is credited with fostering stronger ties between police and the community. Moore\u2019s long service record reflects a focus on safety, accountability, and the integration of technology into policing practices[1].\n\nBeyond his professional roles, Moore\u2019s public statements emphasize community engagement and transparency. In a Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey he outlined priorities such as \u201cSafety, Accountability, Technology\u201d and pledged to protect all citizens equally, maintain fair jail operations, and increase deputy visibility in neighborhoods and schools. He also highlighted the importance of listening to residents of all backgrounds and building trust through open communication[1].\n\nMoore\u2019s campaign platform, as presented on his website, reinforces these themes. The site calls for \u201cbuilding positive relationships\u201d by encouraging deputies to engage directly with residents, participate in community events, and be approachable. He advocates for \u201csafety and accountability\u201d through transparent public communications, grassroots fundraising, and volunteer coordination. The campaign stresses that a safer Rockingham County depends on visible, responsive law\u2011enforcement that works collaboratively with local businesses, schools, and civic leaders[9][10].\n\nWhile specific educational credentials are not listed in the available sources, Moore\u2019s extensive on\u2011the\u2011job training and leadership experience in both county\u2011wide and municipal law\u2011enforcement positions provide a practical foundation for the sheriff\u2019s duties. His candidacy was officially filed for the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026, where he ran alongside John Ferrell Jr., and he continues to seek the office in the November general election[2].\n\nMoore\u2019s public outreach includes a campaign website (frankmooreforrcsheriff.com), a donation page, and social\u2011media activity such as Instagram reels that showcase his community interactions and emphasize his commitment to \u201creal solutions\u201d for public safety[11]. The campaign\u2019s contact information includes an email address for the election committee (COMMITTEETOELECTFRANKLINMOORE@GMAIL.COM) and a mailing address in Stoneville, NC[2][10].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Franklin Moore (Rockingham County NC Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Franklin_Moore_(Rockingham_County_NC_Sheriff,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [2] [Franklin Moore (Rockingham County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Franklin_Moore_(Rockingham_County_Sheriff,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [9] [Elect Frank Moore for Rockingham County Sheriff](https://frankmooreforrcsheriff.com/index.html)\n- [10] [Donate - Elect Frank Moore for Rockingham County Sheriff](https://frankmooreforrcsheriff.com/donate.html)\n- [11] [Franklin Moore's journey for Rockingham County Sheriff ...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaxfdQAEhT/)","firstname":"Franklin","lastname":"Moore","middlename":"Eugene","suffix":null,"token":"3624b9075c5a67a8"},"token":"lNZYNjJx_5D_144i"},{"candidatename":"Billy Parker","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBilly Charles Parker Jr. is the Republican nominee for Rockingham County Sheriff in the November 3, 2026 general election [1][2]. Parker won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, defeating former N.C. State Highway Patrol First Sergeant Darren Wright and former Highway Patrol sergeant Brian Harbour; WFMY News 2 reported Parker took 43.24% of the primary vote to Wright's 35.05% and Harbour's 21.72% [3]. WFMY reported he is expected to face Democratic nominee Franklin Moore in the November general election [3][1].\n\nParker's campaign has emphasized a hard-line stance on drug and human trafficking, including a proposed dedicated anti-trafficking team and multi-agency drug unit and expanded partnerships to combat fentanyl, along with continuing community-engagement programs such as a Sheriff's Citizens' Academy, school resource officers, and child-protection task force partnerships [3][5].\n\n## Background and education\nParker was born and raised in Rockingham County and graduated from Madison-Mayodan High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1985, completed the Air Force Security Police Training Academy, and served as a Security Police Sergeant until his honorable discharge in 1989 [5]. He holds an associate's degree in Law Enforcement Technology [5].\n\n## Career\nParker completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and joined the Reidsville Police Department in 1990 [5]. In 1994 he began a career with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office that included stints as a Deputy Sheriff, Field Training Officer, vice-narcotics officer, and Special Response Team member and commander, rising to Lieutenant, Patrol Captain, and finally Captain of Criminal Investigations before retiring in 2014 [5]. His own candidate profile with the Reidsville Area Chamber of Commerce summarizes his background as \"26 years experience in law enforcement and 4 years in the military police,\" retiring \"as a Capt. of Investigations,\" followed by nine years as an investigator with the Rockingham/Caswell County District Attorney's Office, the role he still holds [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Billy Parker (Rockingham County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Billy_Parker_(Rockingham_County_Sheriff,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n[2] [Sample Ballot \u2013 Republican Party Primary, Rockingham County, North Carolina, March 3, 2026](https://files.municipalone.com/rockinghamcounty-nc/SampleBallot-R-Stoneville1390100834123025AM.pdf)\n[3] [Billy Parker wins Republican primary for Rockingham County Sheriff - wfmynews2.com](https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/politics/elections/billy-parker-wins-republican-primary-rockingham-county-sheriff/83-2890a882-c60d-4dba-bf9d-86c9bcfd6579)\n[4] [Billy Parker Jr. for Sheriff of Rockingham County - Reidsville Area Chamber of Commerce](https://business.reidsvillechamber.org/list/member/billy-parker-jr-for-sheriff-of-rockingham-county-3809)\n[5] [Billy Parker, Candidate for Rockingham County Sheriff \u2013 Rockingham Update (Facebook)](https://www.facebook.com/RockinghamUpdate/posts/-billy-parker-candidate-for-rockingham-county-sheriff-/1191907592937539/)","firstname":"Billy","lastname":"Parker","middlename":"Charles","suffix":"JR","token":"10e319346eda0f8e"},"token":"v4aFEf_fhyrRrZv_"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"sheriff","o.office":"county_sheriff","office":"county_sheriff","officedescription":"The sheriff is the county's chief law-enforcement officer. The office operates the county jail, provides court security, serves civil process and executes warrants, and provides patrol and investigation \u2014 a large operational command with a substantial budget.","officequalities":"- Organizational leadership of a sheriff's office spanning patrol, investigations, court services, and the county jail.\n- Oversight of the county jail, including intake, inmate health, and release procedures.\n- Working knowledge of Tennessee criminal law, court process, and constitutional search-and-seizure standards.\n- Ability to develop and oversee the office's operating budget with public accountability.\n- Coordination with municipal police departments and neighboring-county and state agencies.\n- A documented law-enforcement or public-safety background.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"Sheriff","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Rockingham County Sheriff"}