Cumberland County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Cumberland County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 5 races, 16 candidates. Parts of Cumberland County also vote in Cumberland County Schools, linked below.

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Cumberland County Schools

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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

4 races · 9 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Lisa Scales Democratic

County Commissioner, At-Large

Charles Evans Democratic
Greg West Republican
Ron Ross Republican
Veronica B. Jones Democratic

County Commissioner, District 1

Glenn Adams Democratic
Sheila Cuffee Democratic

Sheriff

LaRue Windham Republican
Troy A. McDuffie Democratic

Special districts

1 race · 7 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Chris Rivas
Dianna Chambers
Dwayne Waterford
Ellison L. Ellison
Jeremy Stanley
Joe Hallatschek
Yolanda Volcy