2026 North Carolina candidates
The following candidates ran for office in the North Carolina March 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.
Rutherford Clerk of Superior Court, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.
How this impacts you
Victim Assistance
Judicial Efficiency
Rutherford Sheriff, Republican Primary
3 candidates
Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails.
Rutherford County Board of Education Member, District 2, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Member of the board that governs your county's public school system
How this impacts you
Student Wellbeing
Public Safety
Rutherford County Board of Education Member, District 3, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Member of the board that governs your county's public school system
How this impacts you
Student Wellbeing
Public Safety
Sampson County Commissioner, District 1, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.
How this impacts you
Taxes
Public Health
Sampson Sheriff, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails.
Sampson County Commissioner, District 3, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.
How this impacts you
Taxes
Public Health
Sampson Sheriff, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails.
Sampson Clerk of Superior Court, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.
How this impacts you
Victim Assistance
Judicial Efficiency
Sampson County Commissioner, District 5, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.
How this impacts you
Taxes
Public Health
