{"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/)","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"},{"contest":"county_sheriff","county":"rockingham","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Rockingham County Sheriff"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Franklin","fullname":"Franklin Eugene Moore","lastname":"Moore","middlename":"Eugene","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":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"county_sheriff","contest_title":"Rockingham County Sheriff","county":"rockingham","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"rockingham","office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"rockingham","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_sheriff","contest_title":"Rockingham County Sheriff","county":"rockingham","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"rockingham","office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Franklin Eugene Moore, a Democratic candidate with 30+ years in law enforcement, is running for Rockingham County Sheriff in 2026, emphasizing safety, accountability, and community engagement.","terms":[],"token":"3624b9075c5a67a8"}