Polk County, North Carolina 2026 election

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

Cities and towns in Polk County

Places that overlap Polk County

Polk 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 · 7 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Sydney Love Burrell Republican

County Commissioner

Andre Overholt Republican
David Moore Republican
Jon Klimstra Democratic
Ray Gasperson Democratic

Sheriff

Keenan Nesbitt Unaffiliated
Tim Wright Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Matt Davis
Mitchel Modlin