Reba Louanne Jenkins McMahan is the Democratic candidate for Graham County Sheriff in the November 3, 2026 general election 12. She faces Republican Caleb Stiles, who won the March 3, 2026 GOP primary 12.
The race follows the permanent removal of former Sheriff Brad Hoxit, whom a Superior Court judge found had engaged in "willful misconduct and maladministration" in his investigation of a county commissioner with whom he had a personal conflict; Republican Russell Moody, a former sheriff (2007‑2011), was appointed to fill the vacancy in February 2026 pending the November election 2.
Public sources consulted do not provide additional biographical detail about McMahan's education, career, or campaign platform.
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