Clay County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Clay County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 10 candidates. Parts of Clay County also vote in Clay County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Clay County

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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

5 races · 9 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

  • J. Tim Barrett Republican

County Commissioner

  • Andy James Republican
  • Dwight S. McClure Sr. Republican
  • Jason A. Rickett Republican
  • Keyla Youngblood-Stillwell Democratic
  • Sandy Zimmerman Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, Unexpired Term

  • Bill Carter Republican

Register of Deeds

  • Angie Shook Republican

Sheriff

  • Mark Buchanan Republican

Special districts

1 race · 1 candidate

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • Glen Cheeks