New Hanover County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, New Hanover County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 12 candidates. Parts of New Hanover County also vote in New Hanover County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap New Hanover County

New Hanover County Schools

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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

Jan Giacalone Kennedy Republican
Jennie Thomason Democratic

County Commissioner

Bob Drach Libertarian
LeAnn Pierce Republican
LeShonda Wallace Democratic
Richard M. Collier Republican
Rob Zapple Democratic

Sheriff

Ed McMahon Republican

Special districts

1 race · 4 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor