Orange County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Orange County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 7 races, 11 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

6 races · 8 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Mark Kleinschmidt Democratic

County Commissioner, At-Large

Jeffrey Hoagland Republican
Karen Stegman Democratic

County Commissioner, District 1

Rani Dasi Democratic

County Commissioner, District 2

Beth Bronson Democratic
Louis D. Capitanio Republican

Register of Deeds

Amy Jo McLamb Democratic

Sheriff

Charles Blackwood Democratic

Special districts

1 race · 3 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

K. Alexander Foreman
Richal Vanhook
W. Chris Hogan