Forsyth County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Forsyth County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 15 candidates. Parts of Forsyth County also vote in Forsyth County Schools, linked below.

Cities and towns in Forsyth County

Rural Hall

Places that overlap Forsyth County

Forsyth 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

5 races · 10 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Kevin Edwards Democratic

County Commissioner, A

Contessa Smith Republican
Mali "Shai" Woodbury Democratic
Tonya McDaniel Democratic

County Commissioner, At-Large

Dan Besse Democratic
Terri Mrazek Republican

County Commissioner, B

Chris Parker Republican
Marsie West Democratic

Sheriff

Bobby F. Kimbrough Democratic
Ernie Leyba Republican

Special districts

1 race · 5 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Andrew Kepins
Betsy Johnson
Mark D. Apple
Salvet Kalu
Toby Bost