Watch live: Four candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff participate in debate

Four candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff will take the stage at 7 p.m. ahead of the March 3 Democratic primary election.

Incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, who has been no stranger to controversy , will be joined by three challengers: Former chief deputy Rodney Collins, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Sgt. Ricky Robbins, and former Mecklenburg County detention officer Antwain Nance.

The debate will be telecast live on by Observer news partner WSOC. You can also watch it above.

This story was originally published January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM.