Chowan County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Chowan County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 9 candidates. Parts of Chowan County also vote in Edenton-Chowan Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Chowan County

Edenton-Chowan 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

5 races · 7 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Dwayne Goodwin Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, 1 Seat 2

Lisa Perry Republican

County Commissioner, 2 Seat 2

Kathleen Miglorie Democratic
Larry McLaughlin Republican

County Commissioner, 3 Seat 2

Ellis Lawrence Democratic

Sheriff

Edward "Scooter" Basnight Republican
Kristy L. LaLonde Democratic

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor, Albemarle-

John T. Layton
Matt Floyd