McDowell County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, McDowell County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 10 candidates. Parts of McDowell County also vote in McDowell County Schools, linked below.

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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

3 races · 8 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

  • Melissa Holland Adams Republican

County Commissioner

  • Chris Allison Republican
  • David Walker Republican
  • Matt Suttles Democratic
  • Stephanie Tenery Democratic
  • Terry English Democratic
  • Tony G. Brown Republican

Sheriff

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • Neil Brackett
  • Stephen Banner