Swain County, North Carolina 2026 election
On November 3, 2026, Swain County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 14 candidates. Parts of Swain County also vote in Swain County Schools, linked below.
Places that overlap Swain County
Statewide races on the North Carolina ballot
Every North Carolina ballot also has 1 statewide race: U.S. Senate.
County offices
5 races · 12 candidates
Clerk of Superior Court
- Allyson "Wike" Barnes
County Commissioner, Chairman
- Fred Crawford
- Jeramy Shuler
- Robert "Robbie" Brown
County Commissioner, Members
- Chris Reed
- Cynthia Womble
- Erika Smith
- Jason "Jay" Kirkland
- Lisa Stevenson Barker
Register of Deeds
- Diana "Williamson" Kirkland
Sheriff
- Brian E. Kirkland
- David Southards
Special districts
1 race · 2 candidates
Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
- Alan C. Cochran
- William "Billy" Dills