Rodney M. Collins

Collins brings a quiet strength to the office, and his experience and resume stand out as the best in the field, even surpassing the current incumbent's. With 30+ years at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office—including rising through the ranks to chief deputy—he has deep, insider knowledge of jail operations, court services, civil processes, and daily department functions that the other candidates lack. Voters seeking reliable, effective leadership should see him as the clear choice in this primary.