Mitchell County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Mitchell County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 9 candidates. Parts of Mitchell County also vote in Mitchell County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Mitchell 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

3 races · 7 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

  • Shana W. Buchanan Republican

County Commissioner

  • Chelsea Wilson Thayer Unaffiliated
  • Harley Masters Republican
  • Jeremy Boston Wise Democratic
  • Steve Pitman Republican
  • Vic Burleson Republican

Sheriff

  • Shane Vance Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • Sam Silver
  • Steve Wilson