Four at-large seats are up; voters may select up to four of six candidates. Republicans Dwight Cornelison, Robbie Beasley, Dexter Short and incumbent Matt Mizell were the top four vote-getters in a 12-candidate March 3 Republican primary, unseating sitting commissioners Karen Watford and Steve Shell, per DavidsonLocal.com. Democrats Andrea Tate and Tonya Lanier had no primary opponents and advance directly to November.
Dwight D. Cornelison · Republican▾
Dwight Cornelison owns Cornelison Heat and Air Conditioning and has worked as a program coordinator at Forsyth Technical Community College for 20 years. He previously served on the Thomasville City Council from 1999 to 2007, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dwight D. Cornelison.
Priorities: Opposes county funding for the proposed Southmont sports complex, saying taxpayers should not fund what he calls speculative investments · Supports property tax payment discounts and promoting small business (per the DavidsonLocal.com)
Robbie Beasley · Republican▾
Robbie Beasley says he is running to return the voice of Davidson County government to its citizens, emphasizing integrity and transparency in county operations, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robbie Beasley.
Andrea N. Tate · Democratic▾
Andrea N. Tate appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Andrea N. Tate.
Dexter M. Short · Republican▾
Dexter Short has criticized the current county commission's spending priorities, saying the county should instead prioritize jail needs, employee retention, and removing portable classrooms from schools, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dexter M. Short.
Priorities: Opposes funding for the proposed Southmont sports complex · Prioritize jail needs, employee retention, and removing portable classrooms from schools (per the DavidsonLocal.com)
Matt Mizell · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Matt Mizell, the incumbent commissioner seeking re-election, is a lifelong Davidson County resident with deep family roots in the area, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matt Mizell.
Tonya A. Lanier · Democratic▾
Tonya Lanier says she is running because Davidson County government needs new voices and perspectives, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tonya A. Lanier.
This seat was created by the death in office of longtime Commissioner Fred McClure. The Davidson County Republican Party's executive committee chose Steve Shook on Sept. 1, 2026 to complete the remainder of McClure's current year in office; Shook, who had placed sixth among the 12 Republican candidates who ran in the regular at-large race, now seeks election to the final two years of McClure's term, per DavidsonLocal.com. He faces Democrat Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky and Libertarian Felicia Dreher in November.
Steve Shook · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Steve Shook was selected by the Davidson County Republican Party's executive committee on Sept. 1, 2026 to complete the current year of the term of Commissioner Fred McClure, who died in office. He is now seeking election to serve the final two years of that term, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Shook.
Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky · Democratic▾
Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners (Unexpired Term), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky.
Felicia Dreher · Independent▾
Felicia Dreher appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners (Unexpired Term), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Felicia Dreher.
Sandie Tysinger Chappell is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Her incumbency is widely reported in secondary sources but could not be confirmed against an official county or nccourts.gov roster within the research budget, so it is left unflagged here pending verification.
Sandie Tysinger Chappell · Republican▾
Sandie Tysinger Chappell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sandie Tysinger Chappell.
Michael E. Horne, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Michael E. Horne · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Michael Horne has served as Davidson County Register of Deeds since 2018 and is the first person to hold the office there as a certified register of deeds. He implemented a Property Fraud Alert Service for the county, per the Thomasville Times. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael E. Horne.
Richie Simmons, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Richie Simmons · Republican▾
Simmons served with the Mount Airy Police Department from 1986 to 1991 as a patrol officer and SWAT team member, per the campaign site. Simmons then spent 24 years with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, rising from trooper to sergeant, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Investigating cold cases as a member of the Carolinas Cold Case Coalition · Engaging the community through board memberships with Crime Stoppers and United Way · Providing public safety education as a law enforcement instructor (per the campaign site)
Nonpartisan race; voters may select up to two of five candidates for two seats. None of the five candidates currently sit on the Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Board (Tim Loflin, Lloyd Phillips, Keith Sink, and Jonathan Hill), per the county's board roster. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Tyler Lohr Forrest▾
Tyler Lohr Forrest appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tyler Lohr Forrest.
James (Jim) Davis▾
James (Jim) Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James (Jim) Davis.
Will Brinkley▾
Will Brinkley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Will Brinkley.
Kent Beck▾
Kent Beck appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kent Beck.
Christopher Lynn▾
Christopher Lynn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher Lynn.
Nonpartisan race; voters may select up to two of six candidates for two seats. Trisha Garner is a current board member; the other five candidates are not on the current board roster, per Davidson County Schools. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Trisha GarnerIncumbent▾
Trisha Garner is the incumbent, a current member of the Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per Davidson County Schools. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Trisha Garner.
Lynn Fritts▾
Lynn Fritts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lynn Fritts.
Caleb Fogle▾
Caleb Fogle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Caleb Fogle.
Sheila Blower▾
Sheila Blower appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sheila Blower.
Michael Dale Kuykendall▾
Michael Dale Kuykendall appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Dale Kuykendall.
Amber Goins▾
Amber Goins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Amber Goins.
Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Prosecutorial District 33 covers Davidson and Davie counties, per the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys. Incumbency was not confirmed within the research budget.
Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III · Republican▾
Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney District 33, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III.
Mary F. Covington is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. District Court District 33 covers Davidson and Davie counties and has six judgeships, four reserved for Davidson County residents and two for Davie County, per G.S. 7A-133 research. Sitting-judge status for this seat could not be confirmed against an official roster within the research budget (nccourts.gov blocked automated access).
Mary F. Covington · Republican▾
Mary F. Covington appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 01, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mary F. Covington.
Jon W. Myers is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Sitting-judge status could not be confirmed against an official roster within the research budget.
Jon W. Myers · Republican▾
Jon W. Myers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 02, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jon W. Myers.
Wendy Joyce Terry is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Sitting-judge status could not be confirmed against an official roster within the research budget.
Wendy Joyce Terry · Republican▾
Wendy Joyce Terry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 03, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Wendy Joyce Terry.
Jim Hedrick is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Sitting-judge status could not be confirmed against an official roster within the research budget.
Jim Hedrick · Republican▾
Jim Hedrick appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 04, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jim Hedrick.
Jon Welborn is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Sitting-judge status could not be confirmed against an official roster within the research budget.
Jon Welborn · Republican▾
Jon Welborn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 05, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jon Welborn.
Carlos E. Jane' is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Sitting-judge status could not be confirmed against an official roster within the research budget.
Carlos E. Jane' · Republican▾
Carlos E. Jane' appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 06, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Carlos E. Jane'.
Nonpartisan race serving southern Davidson and northern Montgomery counties; three candidates for three seats. Daniel Efird and Pauline Weaver are current board members; Larry Pierce is not on the current board roster, per Handy Sanitary District. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Daniel Efird▾
Daniel Efird is a current member of the Handy Sanitary District Board of Supervisors, per Handy Sanitary District. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel Efird.
Pauline Weaver▾
Pauline Weaver is a current member of the Handy Sanitary District Board of Supervisors, per Handy Sanitary District. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Pauline Weaver.
Larry Pierce▾
Larry Pierce appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Handy Sanitary District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Larry Pierce.
Pamela D. McAfee (Democratic), Steve Jarvis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Jarvis is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Pamela D. McAfee · Democratic▾
Pamela D. McAfee is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Steve Jarvis · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Steve Jarvis represents North Carolina Senate District 30, covering Davidson and Davie counties, per the NC General Assembly. He is serving his third term in the Senate after one prior term in the state House. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sam Watford (Republican), JacQuez Johnson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sam Watford is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Sam Watford · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Sam Watford is a waterline contractor, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 80, covering Davidson County, and is serving his fifth term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
JacQuez Johnson · Democratic▾
JacQuez Johnson is a Thomasville City Councilman and former educator who filed on December 19, 2025, to run for NC House District 80, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Priorities: Address the state budget impasse · Increase education funding and equity · Raise pay for teachers and state employees (per the DavidsonLocal.com)
Dylan R. Tucker (Democratic), Larry W. Potts (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Larry W. Potts is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Dylan R. Tucker · Democratic▾
Dylan R. Tucker is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Larry W. Potts · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Larry W. Potts works as a real estate investor and building contractor and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 81, covering Davidson County, and is serving his fifth term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
