Navigating The Election
Use the buttons below to explore the Federal, State, and Municipal contests that will be held during the upcoming 2026 General Election. Each section of this page provides information on the candidates running for each office, what each office does, and more to help you make confident, informed choices at the polls.
Municipal Contests
Cabarrus County – Board of Commissioners (3 Seats)
The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners serves as the county’s chief administrative and policy‑making authority. The five‑member board is elected at‑large in staggered four‑year terms, meaning all county voters cast ballots for each open seat, regardless of where they live. Together, commissioners determine the county’s strategic direction and make decisions that affect all residents.
Learn more about the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners here.
James Bailey
Republican
Phil Henry
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Ingrid Nurse
Democrat
Ian Patrick
Republican
Dan Redding
Democrat
Kristel Swayze
RepublicanCabarrus County – Board of Education (3 Seats)
A Board of Education (or school board) is responsible for establishing the vision and framework for how local public schools operate. While boards shape policy and set priorities, they do not manage schools day-to-day.
Learn more about the Cabarrus County Board of Education here.
William Barbee
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Pam Escobar
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Bubba Hartsell
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Robert Kirk
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Courtney Steinberg
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Mishell Williams
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State Contests
NC Senate – District 34 (1 Seat)
The North Carolina General Assembly is responsible for creating state laws, setting tax policy, and passing the state budget. It’s made up of two chambers: the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate, much like Congress at the federal level. Together, they deliberate, debate, and pass laws that affect every North Carolinian.
The majority of Cabarrus County is located within North Carolina’s State Senate District 34.
April Cook
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Kevin Crutchfield
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NC Senate – District 35 (1 Seat)
The North Carolina General Assembly is responsible for creating state laws, setting tax policy, and passing the state budget. It’s made up of two chambers: the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate, much like Congress at the federal level. Together, they deliberate, debate, and pass laws that affect every North Carolinian.
The southern tip of Cabarrus County is located within North Carolina’s State Senate District 35.
Todd Johnson
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Christine Winward
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NC House of Representatives – District 73 (1 Seat)
The North Carolina General Assembly is responsible for creating state laws, setting tax policy, and passing the state budget. It’s made up of two chambers: the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate, much like Congress at the federal level. Together, they deliberate, debate, and pass laws that affect every North Carolinian.
North Carolina State House District 73 includes the northeastern and central areas of Cabarrus County.
Jonathan Almond
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Thomas Monks
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NC House of Representatives – District 82 (1 Seat)
The North Carolina General Assembly is responsible for creating state laws, setting tax policy, and passing the state budget. It’s made up of two chambers: the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate, much like Congress at the federal level. Together, they deliberate, debate, and pass laws that affect every North Carolinian.
North Carolina State House District 82 includes the eastern, southern, and western areas of Cabarrus County. It forms a “U” around District 73.
Chris Bishopp
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Brian Echevarria
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NC House of Representatives – District 83 (1 Seat)
The North Carolina General Assembly is responsible for creating state laws, setting tax policy, and passing the state budget. It’s made up of two chambers: the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate, much like Congress at the federal level. Together, they deliberate, debate, and pass laws that affect every North Carolinian.
North Carolina State House District 83 includes the northwestern corner of Cabarrus County.
Grant Campbell
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Cortez Ferrell
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Federal Contests
U.S. Senate (1 Seat)
The U.S. Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress, alongside the House of Representatives. Together, they make up the legislative branch of government, responsible for writing and passing federal laws. Each State, no matter its size, elects two senators who serve six‑year terms, with elections staggered so only about one‑third of the Senate seats are up for election every two years.
Roy Cooper
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Michael Whatley
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U.S. House of Representatives – NC District 8 (1 Seat)
The U.S. House of Representatives, often referred to simply as “the House” or, collectively with the Senate, as Congress, is one of the two chambers of the federal legislature. It was designed to provide representation based on population, ensuring that every American has a voice in the creation of national laws.
The majority of Cabarrus County is located within North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District.
Cyril Jefferson
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Addison McDowell
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U.S. House of Representatives – NC District 6 (1 Seat)
The U.S. House of Representatives, often referred to simply as “the House” or, collectively with the Senate, as Congress, is one of the two chambers of the federal legislature. It was designed to provide representation based on population, ensuring that every American has a voice in the creation of national laws.
The northwestern portion of Cabarrus County is located within North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District.
Mark Harris
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Colby Watson
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