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Troy Douglas Anthony
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Doug "Tank" Anthony ran as a Democratic candidate for Swain County Sheriff in the March 3, 2026 primary, one of two Democrats competing for the nomination alongside David Southards 1. Southards won the primary with 71.46 percent of the vote to Anthony's roughly 28.5 percent 2.
Career
Anthony has been in law enforcement since July 1996, serving as a patrol officer and drug investigator 1. He previously ran for Swain County Sheriff in 2022, when he lost to then-incumbent Sheriff Curtis Cochran; the 2026 campaign was his second bid for the office 1.
Anthony's 2026 campaign emphasized selecting staff "who want to work for you for the right reasons," and prioritized officer training and accountability achieved through dialogue rather than body cameras 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 “Anthony”.
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 “Anthony”.