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David Lee Brake JR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Lee Brake Jr. is the Democratic candidate for Sheriff of Nash County, North Carolina, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot, facing Republican nominee Julian "Keith" Stone, per the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list 1. Brake's campaign site describes him as "deeply rooted in Nash County, committed to community policing, transparent leadership, and investing in people through partnerships with local leaders, and through community collaborations," and says residents "deserve a sheriff who listens, protects with accountability, and works to reduce crime by investing in people" 2.
Career
The 2026 race is a rematch of the 2022 general election, in which Brake, also the Democratic nominee, faced the same Republican opponent, Keith Stone, after winning a Democratic primary against Joseph Grimes on May 17, 2022 3.
Sources
Candidate_Listing_2026.csv), published at dl.ncsbe.gov — accessed 2026-07-21
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Brake”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Brake”.