2026 North Carolina candidates
The following candidates are running for office in the North Carolina November 3, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Nash County Commissioner, District 7
1 candidate
Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.
How this impacts you
Taxes
Public Health
New Hanover Sheriff
1 candidate
Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails.
New Hanover County Board of Education Member
8 candidates
Member of the board that governs your county's public school system
How this impacts you
Student Wellbeing
Public Safety
New Hanover Clerk of Superior Court
Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.
How this impacts you
Victim Assistance
Judicial Efficiency
Newton City Board of Education Member
2 candidate
Governs the city's public school system.
North Carolina State Representative, District 63
2 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina House of Representatives.
How this impacts you
Jobs & Opportunity
Housing Costs
North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 17
1 candidate
Trial Judge who hears criminal and civil cases
How this impacts you
Businesses
Criminal Justice
North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 9
Your representative and federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Foreign Policy and Immigration
Taxes
North Carolina State Senator, District 25
2 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina Senate.
How this impacts you
Public Health
College & Career Readiness
North Carolina State Representative, District 64
2 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina House of Representatives.
How this impacts you
Jobs & Opportunity
Housing Costs
