Gaston County, North Carolina 2026 election

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

Places that overlap Gaston 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 · 7 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

  • Thomas Brown Republican

County Commissioner, Dallas Township

County Commissioner, Gastonia Township

County Commissioner, Riverbend Township

Sheriff

Special districts

1 race · 3 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor