{"biography":"Tracy Thomas\u202fStory is a Halifax County native who has announced his candidacy for Halifax County Sheriff as an unaffiliated (UNA) candidate in the 2026 general election on November\u202f3,\u202f2026. The sheriff\u2019s office is the chief law\u2011enforcement agency for the county, overseeing patrol duties, jail operations, court security and civil process service. Story is positioning his extensive business and community\u2011service background as preparation for that role.\n\nStory earned a General Education Development (GED) credential and entered the workforce at a young age, first working at Colony Tire in Roanoke Rapids. By age\u202f20 he was managing a multi\u2011million\u2011dollar location, and later founded Discount Automotive and Tire, a business he describes as a community staple. He also created Spartan Elite\u202f365, a venture that further developed his leadership, communication and management skills\u301010\u2020L1-L9\u3011.\n\nBeyond his for\u2011profit enterprises, Story founded the nonprofit The Rewritten Story Foundation in 2020. The 501(c)(3) organization has delivered disaster relief supplies across multiple states, organized food drives, and provided assistance to families facing financial hardship. His philanthropic work earned him a \u201cHometown Hero\u201d profile in 2025, highlighting projects such as building beds for children and supporting local adult\u2011day programs\u301012\u2020L1-L12\u3011.\n\nPublic\u2011service runs in his family. His grandfather, Bill Story, served as a Roanoke Rapids police officer, Halifax County deputy, and security chief for a major paper mill, influencing Tracy\u2019s early interest in law enforcement. In 2020 Story himself became a deputy with the Halifax County Sheriff\u2019s Office, serving until 2022, when he stepped down to focus on his businesses and nonprofit work\u301010\u2020L23-L30\u3011.\n\nStory\u2019s campaign message emphasizes a \u201ccommunity\u2011minded approach\u201d that he believes will improve public safety and quality of life in Halifax County. He cites his 27\u202fyears of business experience, his recent deputy service, and his family\u2019s law\u2011enforcement legacy as qualifications to bring fresh ideas and effective management to the sheriff\u2019s office\u301010\u2020L1-L7\u3011\u301010\u2020L31-L34\u3011. He has met with incumbent Sheriff Tyree\u202fDavis, describing the two as friends with differing visions for the office, and says he intends to build on existing initiatives while introducing new strategies for crime prevention and community engagement.\n\nIf elected, Story says he will leverage his entrepreneurial background to enhance operational efficiency, expand community outreach, and ensure that the sheriff\u2019s office remains responsive to the needs of Halifax County residents.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Tracy Jacques Derby - North Carolina 2026 elections](https://ballotpedia.org/Tracy_Jacques_Derby_(Craven_County_Schools_school_board_District_6,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [3] [Tracy Clark - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tracy_Clark)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [6] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [7] [Representative Tracy Clark](https://tracyclarkfornc.com/)\n- [10] [Businessman Tracy Story announces 2026 Halifax County sheriff run | Local News | rrdailyherald.com](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/businessman-tracy-story-announces-2026-halifax-county-sheriff-run/article_0be6e79a-fd81-578f-979c-0bed819fb6d0.html)\n- [12] [January Hometown Hero: Tracy Story](https://www.witn.com/2025/01/17/january-hometown-hero-tracy-story/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_sheriff","county":"halifax","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Halifax County Sheriff"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Tracy","fullname":"Tracy Thomas Story","lastname":"Story","middlename":"Thomas","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_sheriff","contest_title":"Halifax County Sheriff","county":"halifax","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"halifax","office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","party":"UNA","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"halifax","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_sheriff","contest_title":"Halifax County Sheriff","county":"halifax","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"halifax","office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","party":"UNA","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"UNA","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Tracy Thomas\u202fStory, a Halifax businessman and former deputy, is running as an unaffiliated candidate for Halifax County Sheriff in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"8bbddd8fd839028c"}