Union County, North Carolina 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Union County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 5 races, 10 candidates. Parts of Union County also vote in Union County Public Schools, linked below.

Cities and towns in Union County

Monroe

Places that overlap Union County

Union County Public Schools

More on this ballot

Statewide races on the North Carolina ballot

Every North Carolina ballot also has 1 statewide race: U.S. Senate.

County offices

4 races · 8 candidates

Clerk of Superior Court

Wendy Maynard Republican

County Commissioner

Brian W. Helms Republican
Christina Dupont Democratic
Melissa M. Merrell Republican
Sam Harris Republican

County Commissioner, Unexpired Term

Errol Wedra Republican
Madeleine Byl Democratic

Sheriff

Eddie Cathey Republican

Special districts

1 race · 2 candidates

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Taylor Moyer
Wayne S. Moser