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James Haywood Thornton
Office history
Sampson County Sheriff
— Sampson, NC
2026
general
Current office and 2026 campaign
James Haywood Thornton is a candidate for County Sheriff in North Carolina 1. He is listed on the official candidate registry maintained by the North Carolina State Board of Elections 1. As of May 2026, the outcome of the upcoming election has not yet been determined.
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 “Thornton”.
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 “Thornton”.
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