Cleveland County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Cleveland County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 8 candidates. Parts of Cleveland County also vote in Cleveland County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Cleveland 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

3 races · 6 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

  • Lacey Ingle Ange Republican

County Commissioner

  • Curtis Pressley Democratic
  • David Peace Democratic
  • Doug Bridges Republican
  • Wayne King Republican

Sheriff

  • Alan Norman Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • Larry D. Corry
  • Sherry A. Greene