Welcome to Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff

 With 30 years of service, up-to-date training, current certifications, and active working knowledge, Ed Newman offers a level of preparation and leadership unmatched in this race. Although he retired from the Sheriff’s Office in November 2025, he continues to serve as an active-duty police officer—remaining engaged, current, and connected to modern law enforcement challenges.     

  Ed Newman is a firm supporter of the 2nd amendment  and the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. As a law enforcement professional, he understands that responsible gun owners are not the problem—and should never be treated as such.

Ed believes in responsible gun ownership and protecting the right of citizens to defend themselves, their families, and their property, while focusing enforcement on criminals who misuse firearms. His oath to uphold the Constitution is not selective—it applies fully to every right it protects. Uphold the Constitution without compromising Supporting the Second Amendment is not political—it’s constitutional, and it’s part of the job.

 Our fight against drugs has never been more important than it is right now. Families across this country are breaking under the weight of addiction, and Granville County has felt that same pain. When neighboring counties crack down harder, the problem doesn’t disappear—it shifts. And too often, it shifts straight into our backyard. 

I will aggressively work to remove drugs from our county—shutting down dealers, disrupting trafficking routes, and protecting our neighborhoods. And I will stand with our community to send a clear message to lawmakers: the consequences for pushing this poison must be stronger. 

  Protecting children is not political — it is a moral obligation. As sheriff, Ed Newman is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to crimes against children, backed by experience, enforcement, and accountability 

 For more than three decades, Ed Newman wore the badge with one purpose: protecting the people of Granville County and honoring the oath he swore to serve. His experience was earned the hard way—on patrol, on midnight shifts, in investigations, narcotics, the courtroom, and along side of many of you. He didn’t learn this job from the sidelines. He lived it.

Ed has worked in every division. He has led divisions. And when he retired in November 2025, he did so fully prepared to lead this office from day one.

 A Sheriff’s job is to protect your life, defend your rights, respect your property, and uphold the Constitution-every time, without exception. 

For more than 30 years, I’ve lived that responsibility. As Sheriff, I will continue to protect your rights, your land, and your property without compromise and without politics. 

Mental illness is real, and it affects families in every part of our county. As your Sheriff, I believe it must be addressed with compassion, responsibility, and common sense—while always protecting public safety.

Law enforcement is often the first to respond when someone is in crisis. That reality means deputies must be trained to recognize mental health issues, de-escalate situations when possible, and connect individuals with appropriate resources—without putting the public or deputies at risk.

The men and women who serve in the Sheriff’s Office deserve fair pay, strong benefits, and a retirement system that reflects the sacrifices they make every day. Supporting deputies isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential to building a strong, professional law enforcement agency.

As Sheriff, I will advocate for competitive pay and benefits that help recruit and retain qualified deputies. When experienced deputies leave because they can’t support their families or see a future here, the entire county feels it. Public safety depends on experience, stability, and morale.

Before School Resource Officers were formally established, deputies stepped in wherever they were needed. In the 1990s, we watched schools in the mornings, worked security details, and did what we could to keep students safe. I was one of many deputies who took on that responsibility because it mattered.

When School Resource Officers were later implemented, it changed everything. It brought consistency, presence, and a dedicated focus on school safety. Over the years, I’ve watched the SRO program grow through multiple administrations as the importance of a law enforcement presence in our schools became clearer.