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Joseph Kevin Jones
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Joseph Jones serves as the Sheriff of Graham County, North Carolina 1. He is a candidate in the 2026 election for this office 1.
Background and education
Joseph Jones was born in 1978 1. He states that he is a Christian and attended Graham County High School 1. Jones earned an associate degree from Western Piedmont Community College and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke 1.
Career
Joseph Kevin Jones served as the Sheriff of Graham County, North Carolina 1. He resigned from this position on May 18, 2026, at which point Crisp was sworn in to succeed him 23. Prior to his tenure as sheriff, Jones worked as a Chief Deputy with the Orange County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina, where he retired and was honored for his service 4.
Office history
Joseph Jones has served as the Sheriff of Graham County, North Carolina 1. He is a candidate for re-election to this position in 2026 1.
Jones previously ran for the office of Graham County Sheriff in 2018 1. In that election, he was unsuccessful 1.
Sources
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 “Jones”.
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 “Jones”.