Gates County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Gates County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 9 candidates.

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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

  • Monica Horton-Wiggins Democratic

County Commissioner, District

  • Brian Keith Rountree Democratic
  • Joshua "Josh" Miller Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, Eure District

  • Jay Peay Republican
  • Larry "Scooter" Williams Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, Gatesville District

  • Emily Truman Unaffiliated

Sheriff

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • Richard "Rick" Morgan
  • Robert "Ed" Miller