Cabarrus County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Cabarrus County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 11 candidates. Parts of Cabarrus County also vote in Cabarrus County Schools, linked below.

Cities and towns in Cabarrus County

Locust

Places that overlap Cabarrus County

Cabarrus County Schools

More on this ballot

Statewide races on the North Carolina ballot

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

County offices

3 races · 9 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Bill Baggs Republican

County Commissioner

Dan Redding Democratic
Ian Patrick Republican
Ingrid Nurse Democratic
James N. Bailey Republican
Kristel Swayze Republican
Phil Henry Democratic
Thomas Hill Libertarian

Sheriff

Van Shaw Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Jeff Goforth
Victoria P. Porter