Newcomer Michael Sorrells took the chair left vacant by Skeeter Curtis, who did not seek re-election. Although new to the county commission, Sorrells is no stranger to the political process. He has spent the last six years on the Haywood school board and campaigned on promises of fiscal responsibility and maintaining low taxes. He is a native of Haywood County and runs a family business, Sorrells Merchandise Company, with his wife.

haywood (Smoky Mountain News)

Michael T. Sorrells is a native of Haywood County.

Dems defend Haywood commission seats

Michael Sorrells has been a commissioner for four years and previously served six years on the school board. He is a service station, convenience store and café owner in Jonathan Creek.

County races: Haywood

Michael owns a service station, convenience store, and café in Jonathan Creek, and runs Sorrells Merchandise Company with his wife.

Michael has served as a Haywood County commissioner for four years and previously served six years on the school board.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of January 5, 2026, Michael T. Sorrells did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Michael T. Sorrells

As of January 5, 2026, Michael T. Sorrells’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael is a Haywood County Commissioner. He works at the Haywood County Board of Commissioners, where he has served for eight years. He previously owned and operated a service business in Haywood County, where he provided daily support to local residents.

Michael T. Sorrells is currently a member of the Haywood County Board of Commissioners. He has served eight years on the board.

As County Commissioner, helped reduce county debt, increase fund balance, and improve bond rating.

Said, "I’m always looking for the possibility to cut taxes, if it comes to pass at some point and we have a healthy [fund balance] we can look at."

Supports the expansion of broadband internet.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Carly Pugh

David Burnette

Jeff Stines

Tommy Long

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.