Billy Clayton is originally from North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from Elon College, a master's degree in business administration from Pfeiffer University, and graduated from the FBI National Academy. Billy lives with his wife, Susan. They have one son.

Billy currently works as a law enforcement professional. He previously worked as a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Billy Clayton's campaign for Alamance County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Billy's campaign for Alamance County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Plans to partner with residents, schools, and businesses to prevent crime and ensure that neighborhood neighborhood crimes are addressed "quickly and effectively."

Supports the deployment of body-worn cameras to promote transparency and public trust within the department.

Wants to enhance Intelligence Operations and Information Sharing by collaborating at the local, state, and federal levels.

- Plans to partner with residents, schools, and businesses to prevent crime and ensure that neighborhood neighborhood crimes are addressed "quickly and effectively."
- Supports the deployment of body-worn cameras to promote transparency and public trust within the department.
- Wants to enhance Intelligence Operations and Information Sharing by collaborating at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Plans to improve detention center operations by ensuring facilities "reflect care, accountability, and rehabilitation".

Advocates for providing timely medical and mental health evaluations and appropriate treatment for all individuals in custody.

- Plans to improve detention center operations by ensuring facilities "reflect care, accountability, and rehabilitation".
- Advocates for providing timely medical and mental health evaluations and appropriate treatment for all individuals in custody.

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Believes in "fair enforcement and equal treatment for everyone" to keep neighborhoods secure.

Supports policies that reduce repeat offenders to improve overall community safety.

Plans to achieve NCLEA and CALEA Accreditation to lower insurance premiums and ensure high departmental standards.

- Believes in "fair enforcement and equal treatment for everyone" to keep neighborhoods secure.
- Supports policies that reduce repeat offenders to improve overall community safety.
- Plans to achieve NCLEA and CALEA Accreditation to lower insurance premiums and ensure high departmental standards.

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Billy Clayton

Billy is originally from North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Elon College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pfeiffer University, and a law degree (He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, not a JD). Billy lives with his wife, Susan Bradsher Clayton.

Billy Clayton currently works as a versatile law enforcement professional.

Billy previously worked as a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

- Plans to "partner with residents, schools, and businesses to prevent crime" and ensure that neighborhood neighborhood crimes are "addressed quickly and effectively".
- Supports the deployment of "body-worn cameras to promote transparency and public trust" within the department.
- Wants to "enhance Intelligence Operations and Information Sharing" by collaborating at the local, state, and federal levels.

- Plans to "improve detention center operations" by ensuring facilities "reflect care, accountability, and rehabilitation".
- Advocates for providing "timely medical and mental health evaluations" and appropriate treatment for all individuals in custody.

- Believes in "fair enforcement and equal treatment for everyone" to keep neighborhoods secure.
- Supports policies that reduce "repeat offenders" to improve overall community safety.
- Plans to achieve "NCLEA and CALEA Accreditation" to lower insurance premiums and ensure high departmental standards.

Billy's campaign for Alamance sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Dana Byrd Pasour's campaign for Alamance County Sheriff is their first entry into politics.

Dana Byrd Pasour (Alamance County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

As of January 2, 2026, Dana Byrd Pasour did not have a website or any information online.

Dana Byrd Pasour

As of January 2, 2026, Dana Byrd Pasour’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Dana Byrd Pasour is from Haw River, North Carolina. 

Dana Byrd Pasour ran for Alamance County sheriff in 2026 but did not win.

Dana Byrd Pasour has a bachelor's degree in zoology from North Carolina State University. She lives in Haw River.

Dana currently works as a diabetes sales specialist for Bayer HealthCare. She previously worked as a sales representative for GlaxoSmithKline and a pharmaceutical sales representative for AstraZeneca.

Dana's campaign for Alamance County Sheriff is her first run for public office.

Dana is a law enforcement officer. He works at the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office as the sheriff.

Dana Byrd Pasour's campaign for Alamance County sheriff is her first time running for public office.

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Terry Johnson has a degree in criminal justice from East California University. 

Terry previously worked as an agent for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Terry S. Johnson is currently the Sheriff of Alamance County. He was first elected in 2002 and has served six terms.

Terry currently serves as the sheriff for Alamance County. He was first elected in 2002 and is serving his 6th term.

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As sheriff, developed a "working relationship" with agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security and Immigration Customs and Enforcement.

As sheriff, partnered with Immigration Customs and Enforcement to house federal detainees in his county jail.

- As sheriff, developed a "working relationship" with agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security and Immigration Customs and Enforcement.
- As sheriff, partnered with Immigration Customs and Enforcement to house federal detainees in his county jail.

As of January 2, 2026, Terry S. Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Terry S. Johnson

Terry has a degree in criminal justice from East California University. 

Terry previously worked as an agent for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) before retiring in 2001.

He began his career in law enforcement in 1972.

Terry S. Johnson currently serves as the sheriff for Alamance County.

Terry was first elected in 2002 and is serving his 6th term.

He is running for reelection for a 7th term in 2026.

As of January 2, 2026, Terry S. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Terry previously worked at the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. 

- Supports increased access to mental health resources and improving safety.

Terry is the sheriff of Alamance County. He works at the Alamance County Sheriff's Department, where he has served as sheriff for six terms.

Terry Johnson has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from East Carolina University. 

Terry is currently the Alamance County sheriff. He was first elected in 2002 and is currently serving his sixth term. He was re-elected in 2022.

Terry is the Alamance County Sheriff. He works at the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked at the Alamance County Sheriff's Office in prior law enforcement roles.

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