Rutherford County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Rutherford County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 11 candidates. Parts of Rutherford County also vote in Rutherford County Schools, linked below.

Cities and towns in Rutherford County

Places that overlap Rutherford 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

5 races · 6 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

  • Steve H. Owens Republican

County Commissioner, District 1

  • Allen Hardin Republican

County Commissioner, District 4

  • Adam Yelton Republican

County Commissioner, District 5

Sheriff

Special districts

1 race · 5 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor