Elections

Incumbent defeats two challengers in Lincoln County sheriff election

Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam stands next to more than 100 pounds of cocaine that was seized in a traffic stop.
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam stands next to more than 100 pounds of cocaine that was seized in a traffic stop. Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

The race for Lincoln County sheriff ended with Republican incumbent Bill Beam victorious in a large margin.

Beam, who has served as sheriff of Lincoln County since 2018, secured 65% of the vote, defeating challengers Erin Long and Ronnie Messer.

To view the full local election results from Lincoln County, visit ncsbe.gov.

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The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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