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Lincoln County, North Carolina

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners

2 candidates are tracked for Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bud Cesena and David M. Carpenter. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Two candidates for two at-large seats; incumbent Vice-Chair Bud Cesena is running again, while the sitting board chair, Jamie Lineberger, is not on the November 2026 ballot, per the county's official website and the NCSBE certified candidate list.

Bud Cesena

Republican · Incumbent

Biography
Bud Cesena is the sitting vice-chair of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, per the county's official website.

David M. Carpenter

Republican

Biography
David M. Carpenter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list and the county board of elections' November 3, 2026 list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Lincoln County Board of Commissioners in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bud Cesena and David M. Carpenter. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Lincoln County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources
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Candidate roster from official Lincoln County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official North Carolina election office, or see the full Lincoln County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.