James 'Jimmy' Thornton

Incumbent Sampson County Sheriff in Faison, North Carolina

James 'Jimmy' Thornton is a candidate for Sampson County Sheriff in Sampson County, North Carolina — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican Party.

James 'Jimmy' Thornton is the current Sheriff of Sampson County, North Carolina. He has served in this role for multiple terms. He ran for re-election in 2022 and won. In October 2025, he announced his intention to run for re-election again in the upcoming election.

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