Davara Ponds

Davara previously ran for Stanly County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

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Davara Ponds is from Stanly County, North Carolina.

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Gerald Cannon, Sr.

Gerald Cannon, Sr.'s campaign for Anson County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Gerald Cannon, Sr.'s campaign for Anson County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Gerald previously served as the Anson County Sheriff. He was appointed in December 2022 but was later ruled to have been appointed unlawfully. He ran for re-election in 2024 but did not win.

Gerald Cannon, Sr.'s campaign for Anson County sheriff is his first entry into politics. He was appointed Anson County sheriff in December 2022 but served for a single day before county commissioners reversed the decision.

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Tim Watkins

Tim previously served as a major in the Anson County Sheriff's Office.

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Tim is a retired major with the Anson County Sheriff’s Department.

Tim is retired. He spent 30 years at the Anson County Sheriff’s Office, where he led a division and retired at the rank of Major.

Tim Watkins is currently mayor of Morven.

Tim is retired. He previously worked at the Anson County Sheriff’s Office for thirty years, where he rose to the rank of major and led his division.

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