BallotReady
Headshot of Van
Office Holder/Candidate Profile

Van Shaw

Currently holds the office of Cabarrus County Sheriff until December 31, 2026.

Candidate for Cabarrus County Sheriff in 2022 North Carolina General Election.

View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.

Get Started

Verified Webpages

Van Shaw

Cabarrus County Sheriff

About Van Shaw

Professional Experience
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division, Lieutenant (2015 - Present)
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Deputy Director (2014 - 2015)
Special Operations Division, Deputy Assistant Director (2011 - 2014)
Special Services Unit, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (2006 - 2011)
Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (2001 - 2006)
Southern Piedmont District Supervised Criminal and Drug Agents Assigned To Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (1999 - 2001)
U.S. Army Reserves, 1st Lt. (1991 - 1995)
Southern Piedmont District Resident Criminal and Drug Agent for Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, Special Agent (1987 - 1999)
U.S. Army, 2nd Lt. (1985 - 1991)
Degrees
MBA, Pfeiffer University (2003)
Bachelor's, Elon University, Political Science (1985)

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

We have to maintain a safe community to continue to have an environment that fosters economic growth, provides safe schools, and security in our homes. I want to lead that effort and I know that I have the leadership skills to accomplish those goals. Learn more

Election Information

Recent Candidacies
Cabarrus County Sheriff in North Carolina General Election
Cabarrus County Sheriff in North Carolina Primary Election
Cabarrus County Sheriff in North Carolina 2018 General Election
Cabarrus County Sheriff in North Carolina 2018 Primary Election

View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.

Browse election information by state

  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona
  4. Arkansas
  5. California
  6. Colorado
  7. Connecticut
  8. Delaware
  9. District of Columbia
  10. Florida
  11. Georgia
  12. Hawaii
  13. Idaho
  14. Illinois
  15. Indiana
  16. Iowa
  17. Kansas
  18. Kentucky
  19. Louisiana
  20. Maine
  21. Maryland
  22. Massachusetts
  23. Michigan
  24. Minnesota
  25. Mississippi
  26. Missouri
  27. Montana
  28. Nebraska
  29. Nevada
  30. New Hampshire
  31. New Jersey
  32. New Mexico
  33. New York
  34. North Carolina
  35. North Dakota
  36. Ohio
  37. Oklahoma
  38. Oregon
  39. Pennsylvania
  40. Rhode Island
  41. South Carolina
  42. South Dakota
  43. Tennessee
  44. Texas
  45. Utah
  46. Vermont
  47. Virginia
  48. Washington
  49. West Virginia
  50. Wisconsin
  51. Wyoming