Avery County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Avery County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 8 candidates.

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Statewide races on the North Carolina ballot

Every North Carolina ballot also has 1 statewide race: U.S. Senate.

County offices

3 races · 6 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Susannah McCoury Dibble Unaffiliated
Teresa I. Benfield Republican

County Commissioner

Dennis Aldridge Republican
Jason Grindstaff Republican
Robert Burleson Republican

Sheriff

Mike Henley Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Bill Beuttell
Brad Smith