His name is not printed on the ballot. Your vote only counts if it's written in correctly — three steps, no guesswork.
1
Find the write-in line
Below the printed candidates for Sheriff, your ballot has a blank line reserved for write-ins.
2
Print his name clearly
Write "Daniel Richardson" in clear block letters so election officials can read and count it.
3
Mark the box next to it
The name alone isn't enough — you must also fill in the oval or box beside the write-in line.
Sample Ballot · SheriffDavidson Co., NC
Sheriff — Vote For One
Daniel Richardson
Under N.C.G.S. § 163-123, write-in votes count only for candidates with a certified Declaration of Intent on file. Not sure your ballot is right? Call the Davidson County Board of Elections at (336) 242-2190 — they're glad to help.
General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Office Sheriff, Davidson County
Questions? votedavidsoncountync.gov
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