Transylvania County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Transylvania County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 4 races, 8 candidates. Parts of Transylvania County also vote in Transylvania County Schools, linked below.

Places that overlap Transylvania County

Transylvania 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 · 6 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Kristi B. Brown Republican

County Commissioner

Bryan O'Neill Democratic
George C. Sutherland Republican
Kevin Howell Republican
Owen Carson Democratic

Sheriff

Chuck Owenby Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Aaron Siniard
Bob Twomey