Ted Alexander (Republican), Rod Powell (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ted Alexander 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.
Ted Alexander (Republican)Incumbent
Ted Alexander represents North Carolina Senate District 44, covering Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties, per the NC General Assembly. He is serving his fourth term in the state Senate. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Rod Powell is a retired school teacher with 30 years of classroom experience in North Carolina, per his campaign site. His district covers Cleveland, Lincoln and part of Gaston counties, per the same source.
Priorities: Strengthen public schools and teacher support · Expand rural healthcare access, including telehealth and mental health services · Invest in roads, water systems and broadband (per the campaign site)
Heather Rhyne (Republican), Greg McBryde (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heather Rhyne 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.
Heather Rhyne (Republican)Incumbent
Heather Rhyne is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.
Greg McBryde is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.
These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests. Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. North Carolina nominees were set by the March 3 primary; a candidate clearing 30 percent plus one avoids a second primary, and unopposed nominees still print on the November 3 ballot, per the State Board of Elections.
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Lincoln County
Each ZIP page previews the statewide and congressional races for that ZIP; add a street address in the lookup for county and city contests.
Who is on the ballot in Lincoln County, North Carolina on November 3, 2026?
Lincoln County, North Carolina sample ballot for November 3, 2026: 2 certified races, 4 candidates with bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in North Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are listed on the North Carolina election hub. North Carolina election hub →
How do I see my exact Lincoln County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
