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Edwin Glenn Cathey

Edwin Glenn Cathey

Office history

Union County Sheriff — Union, NC
2026
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Eddie "Edwin Glenn" Cathey is a Republican candidate seeking the office of Union County Sheriff in North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The sheriff’s position is a constitutional office responsible for law‑enforcement duties, jail administration, court security, and civil process service within Union County. Cathey appeared on the Republican primary ballot held on March 3, 2026, competing against Terry Boag and Todd Elmore for the party’s nomination for sheriff [1].

Ballotpedia’s candidate profile for Eddie Cathey does not include biographical details such as education, prior employment, or public service experience; the entry notes that the candidate did not complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey and that no endorsements or campaign themes were identified [1]. The only contact information provided is an official‑style email address, EDDIECATHEY@UNIONCOUNTYNC.GOV, which can be used by voters or the media to request additional information or to engage with the campaign [1].

No campaign website or social‑media links are listed on the Ballotpedia page, and there are no publicly reported statements of policy positions, endorsements, or prior elected office held by Cathey. As a result, the public record currently offers only the fact that he is a Republican seeking the Union County Sheriff’s office and that he was a named candidate in the March 2026 primary [1].

Sources

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