ANSON COUNTY, N.C. — Anson County Sheriff Scott Howell has won reelection, defeating Democrat Tim Watkins in Tuesday’s election.
Howell received 59% of the vote, compared to Watkins’ 41%.
Howell is registered as unaffiliated. He was appointed sheriff in 2022 following the death of Sheriff Landric Reid.
The victory gives Howell a full four-year term as Anson County’s sheriff.
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