Franklin County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Franklin County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 12 candidates. Parts of Franklin County also vote in Franklin County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Franklin County

Franklin 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

5 races · 10 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

George Jones Republican
Shelley Dickerson Democratic

County Commissioner, At-Large Seat 6

Harry Foy Republican
Milltrene Brodie Newell Democratic

County Commissioner, District 2

Darin Wilder Democratic
Roxanne Bragg Republican

County Commissioner, District 4

David Bunn Republican
Michelle D. Strong Democratic

Sheriff

Kevin White Republican
Tim Gupton Democratic

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Ricky May
Seth Champion