Candidates File For The 2018 Race For Sheriff

CHARLOTTE, NC — Candidates running for Mecklenburg County Sheriff filed at the Board of Elections Office in Dilworth Monday afternoon.

Democrat Gary McFadden was among those filing today. He has been outspoken on his ideas to curb crime, and how to stop teens from committing violent crimes.

Current Sheriff Irwin Carmichael will also be running for re-election this year. Carmichael spoke with WCCB about his time serving as sheriff saying he has been and will continue to be transparent with the community, and loves serving it.

Many say immigration could be a deciding factor in the May 8th primary. Carmichael says he supports the 287-G program in which deputies partner with ICE to enforce immigration laws, while McFadden says he does not.