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Durham County Board of Commissioners Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 9, 2026
Current holder:Brenda Howerton(Democratic)

The Durham County Board of Commissioners Election is a county-level contest held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the governing body responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, and overseeing county services in Durham County, North Carolina. Voters will elect commissioners who serve staggered four-year terms, with multiple seats typically up for election in each cycle.

About This Race

The Durham County Board of Commissioners Election is a county-level contest held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the governing body responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, and overseeing county services in Durham County, North Carolina. Voters will elect commissioners who serve staggered four-year terms, with multiple seats typically up for election in each cycle.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 17, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Durham County, North Carolina, residents must register by October 9, 2026, either online through the NC State Board of Elections portal, by mail, or in person at designated locations. On Election Day, November 3, 2026, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST, or during the early voting period from October 17 to November 2, 2026, at any early voting site in the county; acceptable photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Brenda Howerton

Durham County Board of Commissioners

Biography

Brenda Howerton is a former two-term commissioner and current Chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, running for re-election to maintain leadership on fiscal responsibility, public safety infrastructure, and equity-focused policy-making; she emphasizes her experience in managing county operations and responding to community needs.

Campaign Website
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Incumbent
Democratic

Wendy Jacobs

Durham County Board of Commissioners

Biography

Wendy Jacobs is a incumbent Democratic commissioner serving her third term on the Durham County Board of Commissioners, known for her work on affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and criminal justice reform; she is seeking re-election to continue advancing equitable development and community health initiatives across the county.

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