Stokes County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Stokes County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 11 candidates. Parts of Stokes County also vote in Stokes County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Stokes County

Stokes 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

Brad Lankford Republican
Kathy Kiser Shinault Democratic

County Commissioner

Josh Bohannon Republican
Mike Marshall Republican
R.A. Reaves Democratic
Ronnie Mendenhall Republican

Sheriff

Joey Lemons Republican

Special districts

1 race · 4 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Joe Bennett
Johnny East
Jonathan Young
Joshua Francis