GASTON COUNTY SHERIFF Candidate Profile

Chad E. Hawkins

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Background

Chad E. Hawkins is a Republican candidate for Gaston County Sheriff in North Carolina during the 2026 election cycle.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%2….

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Claim timeline

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Chad E. s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-07-31.

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Chad E. s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-07-31.

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Race context

North Carolina, GASTON COUNTY SHERIFF.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 GASTON COUNTY SHERIFF - North Carolina.

Race status on file: discovered.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-07-20 and last indexed on 2026-07-31.

Source posture

Latest attached source timestamp on file: 2026-07-31.

Profile questions

What office is Chad E. Hawkins indexed for?

Chad E. Hawkins is indexed for North Carolina, GASTON COUNTY SHERIFF. The race name on file is 2026 GASTON COUNTY SHERIFF - North Carolina. The cycle year on file is 2026.

What party is on file for Chad E. Hawkins?

The party label on file for Chad E. Hawkins is Republican.

What is Chad E. Hawkins's candidate status?

Chad E. Hawkins is marked Active candidate on this profile. Race status on file: discovered.

How many public claims are attached to Chad E. Hawkins?

The route record reports 2 public claims, 2 valid citations, and 2 primary-source references. Claim text and source receipts are available in the full research book.

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