{"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/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_sheriff","county":"rockingham","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Rockingham County Sheriff"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Ryan","fullname":"Ryan Boone Young","lastname":"Young","middlename":"Boone","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_sheriff","contest_title":"Rockingham County Sheriff","county":"rockingham","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"rockingham","office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","party":"UNA","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"rockingham","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_sheriff","contest_title":"Rockingham County Sheriff","county":"rockingham","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"rockingham","office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","party":"UNA","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"UNA","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Ryan Boone Young, a veteran law\u2011enforcement officer, is running for Rockingham County Sheriff in 2026 with a platform focused on safety, transparency, and officer support.","terms":[],"token":"07bddb5adc98fe2a"}