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Shelton Ray White JR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Shelton Ray White Jr. currently serves as the Sheriff of Perquimans County, North Carolina 1. He is a candidate in the 2026 election for this office 1. White was previously sworn in for another term on September 15, 2023, during a ceremony with the NC Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards 3.
Background and education
Shelton Ray White Jr. was born in Perquimans County, North Carolina 1. He identifies as a Christian and states that he is married with two children 1. White attended Perquimans County Public Schools before earning his Associate of Arts degree from East Carolina University 1.
Career
Shelton Ray White Jr. has dedicated his professional life to law enforcement, self-describing a lifelong desire to serve as a police officer rather than pursuing other career paths 6. He currently serves as the Sheriff of Perquimans County, North Carolina, an office listed with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association 5. The Perquimans County Sheriff's Office is one of the departments within the county government structure 2.
White was sworn in for another term as sheriff in September 2023 alongside the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards program 3. In March 2025, he was recognized by Perquimans County Manager Frank Heath at a Board of Commissioners meeting for his 25 years of service to the community 4.
Office history
Shelton White Jr. served as the Sheriff of Perquimans County, North Carolina 1. On September 15, 2023, he was sworn in for another term in this office 3. He has previously run for the position of Perquimans County Sheriff, including a candidacy in 2022 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 “White”.
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 “White”.