Shelton White

Shelton White is a candidate for Perquimans County Sheriff Primary Election in 2026 in Hertford, North Carolina. Running as Republican.

Incumbent Perquimans County Sheriff in Hertford, North Carolina

Shelton 'Shelby' White is the current Sheriff of Perquimans County, North Carolina. In 2021, his office took over law enforcement responsibilities for the town of Hertford after its police department was disbanded. He ran for election for Perquimans County Sheriff in 2022 as a member of the Democratic Party. More recently, he has filed to run in the 2026 election as a Republican.