Jones County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Jones County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 10 races, 18 candidates. Parts of Jones County also vote in Jones County Schools, linked below.

Cities and towns in Jones County

Places that overlap Jones County

Jones County Schools

Statewide races on the North Carolina ballot

Every North Carolina ballot also has 1 statewide race: U.S. Senate.

County offices

9 races · 16 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Chris Henderson Democratic

County Commissioner, District 1

Lou Miller Democratic
Ralph Gray Republican

County Commissioner, District 2

Brittney Meadows Democratic
Michael Jordan Republican

County Commissioner, District 3

Fernanda Copeland Unaffiliated
John H. "Jack" Bender III Unaffiliated
Richard Avery Jr. Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, District 4

Michael D. Pretty Democratic
Zachary "Zach" Simons Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, District 5

Frank Emory Republican

County Commissioner, District 6

Harvey L. Rouse Jr. Republican
Mike Haddock Unaffiliated

County Commissioner, District 7

Ashley Norris Republican
Vernon Lee Harris Unaffiliated

Sheriff

Matthew J. Wineman Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Keith Metts
Samantha Jo Bennett