North Carolina

NC Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Thom Tillis

The North Carolina Democratic Primary for federal office held on March 10, 2026, will determine the party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Thom Tillis. Voters will select their preferred Democratic candidate to advance to the general election in November 2026.

NC Republican Primary

Incumbent: Thom Tillis

The 2026 North Carolina Republican Primary is a federal primary election scheduled for March 10, 2026, where Republican voters will select their nominee for the United States Senate seat currently held by Thom Tillis. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete against the Democratic nominee and any third-party candidates.

North Carolina elections, 2026

Incumbent: Harrigan, Pat

The 2026 North Carolina elections include races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, state legislature, and various local offices such as county commissions, school boards, and municipal positions. Primary elections determine party nominees for federal, state, and local contests. The general election will be held on November 3, 2026, with early voting and registration deadlines set by state law.

NC General Election

Incumbent: Ted Budd

The 2026 North Carolina General Election on November 3, 2026, features contests for all 14 U.S. House seats, one U.S. Senate seat, and various state-level offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and members of the General Assembly. Voters will also decide on local judicial races, school board seats, and municipal elections across the state.

Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Election

Incumbent: Trevor Fuller

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the nine-member governing body for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Commissioners set county policy, approve the budget, oversee public health and safety services, and manage land use and development across Charlotte and surrounding municipalities.

Wake County Board of Commissioners Election

Incumbent: Shinica Thomas

The Wake County Board of Commissioners election on November 3, 2026, will determine the partisan control of the county's governing body. Seven seats are up for election in Wake County, North Carolina, with commissioners serving four-year terms and setting policy on budget, public health, transportation, and land use.

Guilford County Board of Commissioners Election

Incumbent: Alan Perdue

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners election in North Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the county's governing body. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting county policy, approving the budget, and overseeing county departments and services.

Durham County Board of Commissioners Election

Incumbent: Brenda Howerton

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.

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Election

Incumbent: Jonathan Barfield Jr.

The 2026 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the county's governing body. The Board of Commissioners oversees county services including public safety, infrastructure, budgeting, and land use planning in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Election

Incumbent: Terri Wells

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the five-member governing body responsible for countywide services including public health, safety, infrastructure, and budget oversight in western North Carolina. Voters will elect commissioners in staggered or at-large districts, with multiple seats contested due to term expirations and potential vacancies.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Election

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the governing body for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district in North Carolina. Multiple seats on the nine-member board are up for election, with members serving four-year terms. The board oversees educational policy, budget approval, and superintendent selection for one of the largest school districts in the state.

Wake County School Board Election

Incumbent: Christine Kushner

The Wake County School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the Wake County Public School System board, which oversees public education for over 160,000 students across Raleigh and surrounding areas. Multiple seats are up for election, with candidates competing to set policy on curriculum, budget allocation, school safety, and equity initiatives.

Guilford County School Board Election

Incumbent: Anita Sharpe

The Guilford County School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine members of the Guilford County Board of Education in North Carolina. This partisan election will fill multiple seats on the board responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget, and operations for one of the state's largest school districts.

Durham Public Schools Board Election

Incumbent: Natalie Beyer

The Durham Public Schools Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine members of the school board responsible for governing Durham Public Schools in Durham County, North Carolina. The board oversees policies related to curriculum, budget, facilities, and student achievement across the district’s schools.

Cumberland County Schools Board Election

The Cumberland County Schools Board Election in North Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the county school board responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent selection for Cumberland County Schools. This nonpartisan election determines leadership for one of the largest school districts in the state, serving over 50,000 students.

New Hanover County Schools Board Election

The New Hanover County Schools Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the school board overseeing public education in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Voters will elect members to serve four-year terms, with responsibilities including policy adoption, budget approval, and superintendent oversight.

Asheville City Schools Board Election

The Asheville City Schools Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the governing body responsible for overseeing public education in Asheville, North Carolina. Voters will elect members to the school board, which sets policy, approves budgets, and supervises the superintendent for the Asheville City Schools district.

Raleigh Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Mary-Ann Baldwin

The Raleigh Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state's capital and second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, and representing Raleigh in regional and state affairs.

Raleigh City Council Election

Incumbent: Mary-Ann Baldwin

The Raleigh City Council Election on October 12, 2027, will determine the composition of the city council for North Carolina's capital city. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts and potentially at-large seats, setting local policy on issues such as zoning, public safety, and infrastructure.

Charlotte Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Vi Lyles

The Charlotte Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, the state's largest city. The election is nonpartisan in practice, though candidates may affiliate with political parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term beginning in December 2027.

Greensboro Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Nancy Vaughan

The Greensboro mayoral election on November 2, 2027, will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term. The mayor oversees city operations, appoints department heads, and works with the city council on budget and policy matters. This nonpartisan election is significant as Greensboro is North Carolina's third-largest city and a key economic hub in the Piedmont Triad region.

Durham Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Elaine O'Neal

The Durham mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Durham, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Fayetteville Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Mitch Colvin

The Fayetteville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, and representing the city in regional and state affairs.

Wilmington Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Bill Saffo

The Wilmington Mayoral Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation in coordination with the city council.

Asheville Mayoral Election

Incumbent: Esther Manheimer

The 2027 Asheville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Asheville, North Carolina. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Charlotte City Council Election

The Charlotte City Council Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representatives for the city's seven districts and two at-large seats. Voters will elect council members responsible for setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services in North Carolina's largest city.

Greensboro City Council Election

Incumbent: Mike Barber

The Greensboro City Council election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representation for various districts within Greensboro, North Carolina. Voters will elect council members responsible for local governance, including budget approval, zoning decisions, and municipal services. This municipal election is nonpartisan in practice, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.

Durham City Council Election

Incumbent: Elaine O'Neal

The Durham City Council Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the members of the Durham City Council in Durham, North Carolina. This municipal election will fill multiple seats on the council, which serves as the legislative body for the city, responsible for local ordinances, budgets, and policy decisions affecting residents.