Randolph County

Randolph County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

47 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 26 Randolph County races, led by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners District 2 contest.

Candidate roster last updated Sep 8, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateNorth Carolina
Races Listed26
Profiles47

Randolph County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Incumbent Chairman Darrell L. Frye (R) faces Democrat Robin A. Stevens on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Darrell L. Frye (Republican)Incumbent
    Frye is the sitting Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners for District 2, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Darrell L. Frye.
  • Robin A. Stevens (Democratic)
    Robin A. Stevens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Randolph County Board of Commissioners District 2, 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 Robin A. Stevens.

Incumbent David L. Allen (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • David L. Allen (Republican)Incumbent
    Allen is the sitting Randolph County commissioner for District 3, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for David L. Allen.

Open seat: sitting commissioner Hope Haywood (R) did not file for re-election, per the county's official elected officials guide. Duffy Johnson (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Duffy Johnson (Republican)
    Duffy Johnson is a longtime banking and business executive with more than 40 years of experience overseeing hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, per the campaign site. He has directed complex regional operations and describes himself as a financial and community leader in Randolph County, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Investing in education and career pathways · Protecting family farms and agriculture · Improving infrastructure, water and sewer service (per the campaign site)

Incumbent Pam Hill (R), Clerk of Superior Court, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Pam Hill (Republican)Incumbent
    Hill is the incumbent Randolph County Clerk of Superior Court, a position she has held for about 15 years, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Pam Hill.

Incumbent Krista M. Lowe (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Krista M. Lowe (Republican)Incumbent
    Lowe is the incumbent Randolph County Register of Deeds, per the county's official office page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Krista M. Lowe.

Incumbent Sheriff Greg Seabolt (R), in office since 2018, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Greg Seabolt (Republican)Incumbent
    Seabolt has served as Randolph County Sheriff since 2018, after a career as a NC Highway Patrol trooper and driving instructor, per the Sheriff's Office's official page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Greg Seabolt.

District 37 is Randolph County. Incumbent James P. (Jimmy) Hill is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • James P. (Jimmy) Hill (Republican)Incumbent
    Hill is the sitting Superior Court judge for Judicial District 37, which is Randolph County, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for James P. (Jimmy) Hill.

District 37 is Randolph County. Incumbent Sarah Neely Lanier is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Sarah Neely Lanier (Republican)Incumbent
    Lanier is the sitting District Court judge, Seat 1, for Randolph County, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sarah Neely Lanier.

Paige Albertson Fish (Republican) and Areli G. Jaimes (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge, District 37, Seat 2 (Unexpired).

District 37 is Randolph County. This seat's term is unexpired (filling the remainder of a vacated term). Paige Albertson Fish (R) and Areli G. Jaimes (D) are the November 3, 2026 candidates; neither appears in the county's official elected officials guide as the current holder of this seat, and no press coverage of the race was found after a real search.

  • Paige Albertson Fish (Republican)
    Paige Albertson Fish appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge, District 37, Seat 2 (Unexpired), 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 Paige Albertson Fish.
  • Areli G. Jaimes (Democratic)
    Areli G. Jaimes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for NC District Court Judge, District 37, Seat 2 (Unexpired), 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 Areli G. Jaimes.

District 37 is Randolph County. Incumbent Darren C. Allen is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Darren C. Allen (Republican)Incumbent
    Allen is the sitting District Court judge, Seat 3, for Randolph County, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Darren C. Allen.

District 37 is Randolph County. Jodi M. Allred (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Not researched: this seat did not appear in the county's official elected officials guide (which lists Seats 1, 2, 3 and 5 only), so incumbency could not be confirmed within this agent's search cap.

  • Jodi M. Allred (Republican)
    Jodi M. Allred is an Assistant District Attorney in the Randolph County District Attorney's Office, a position she has held for 25 years, per the campaign site. She is a trial attorney who holds a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law and serves on the county's Veterans Treatment Court team, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Bringing 25 years of trial experience in Randolph County District Court to the bench, per the campaign site

Nonpartisan, countywide, vote for 3 of 6. Incumbents Fred Burgess, Shannon Craven Whitaker and Phillip Lanier, all whose terms expire in 2026 per the county's official elected officials guide, face challengers Eric Welch, Ernie Thalasinos and Hollie Smith. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Fred BurgessIncumbent
    Burgess is a sitting member of the Randolph County Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Fred Burgess.
  • Shannon Craven WhitakerIncumbent
    Whitaker is a sitting member of the Randolph County Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shannon Craven Whitaker.
  • Phillip LanierIncumbent
    Lanier is a sitting member of the Randolph County Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Phillip Lanier.
  • Eric Welch
    Eric Welch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Randolph 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 Eric Welch.
  • Ernie Thalasinos
    Ernie Thalasinos appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Randolph 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 Ernie Thalasinos.
  • Hollie Smith
    Hollie Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Randolph 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 Hollie Smith.

Newly partisan under state legislation (HB 58) restructuring the board, per the Randolph County Democratic Party; vote for 2 of 4. Mikayla Cassidy (UNA) and Brad Thomas (R) currently hold the two seats up in 2026 (one-year terms per the county's official elected officials guide) and face Hilda DeCortez (UNA) and Mike Brown (R). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Hilda DeCortez
    DeCortez has owned and operated K&V Pallets, an Asheboro small business, for nearly 18 years and holds a business administration degree from California State University, Fullerton, per Enlace Latino NC. She says she was appointed to the school board in November 2024. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Hilda DeCortez.
    Priorities: Equal educational quality and support for all children regardless of background · Encouraging parent involvement and open communication with the board · Extracurricular opportunities, especially in economically disadvantaged communities (per the Enlace Latino NC)
  • Mikayla CassidyIncumbent
    Cassidy is a sitting member of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mikayla Cassidy.
  • Mike Brown (Republican)
    Mike Brown appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Asheboro City 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 Mike Brown.
  • Brad Thomas (Republican)Incumbent
    Thomas is a sitting member of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Thomas.

Nonpartisan; two of the district's elected seats are up in 2026, vote for 2. Incumbent Carrie Guess-Slatosky is seeking re-election; incumbent Brian Ward did not file, leaving an open seat contested by Jason Austin and Kristina (Tina) Hare. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Jason Austin
    Jason Austin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Randolph 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 Jason Austin.
  • Kristina (Tina) Hare
    Kristina (Tina) Hare appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Randolph 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 Kristina (Tina) Hare.
  • Carrie Guess-SlatoskyIncumbent
    Guess-Slatosky is an incumbent elected supervisor on the Randolph Soil and Water Conservation District board, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carrie Guess-Slatosky.

Archdale holds municipal elections in even years, per the county's official candidate filing records. Incumbent Mayor Lewis W. Dorsett is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Lewis W. DorsettIncumbent
    Dorsett is the sitting Mayor of Archdale, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lewis W. Dorsett.

Incumbent Kelly Grooms is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Kelly GroomsIncumbent
    Grooms is a sitting at-large member of the Archdale City Council, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kelly Grooms.

Open seat: incumbent Larry Warlick did not file for re-election, per the county's official elected officials guide. Herb Andrews is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Herb AndrewsIncumbent
    Currently serves as the Ward I member of the Archdale City Council, a seat with a term expiring in 2026, per City of Archdale official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Herb Andrews.

Incumbent John A. Glass faces Laura Heflin on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • John A. GlassIncumbent
    Glass is a sitting member of the Archdale City Council for Ward 4, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John A. Glass.
  • Laura Heflin
    Laura Heflin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Archdale City Council Ward 4, 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 Laura Heflin.

Trinity holds municipal elections in even years, per the county's official candidate filing records. Incumbent Mayor Richard McNabb faces Jack Carico and Jeff Mullins on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Jack Carico
    Jack Carico appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Trinity Mayor, 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 Jack Carico.
  • Richard McNabbIncumbent
    McNabb is the sitting Mayor of Trinity, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Richard McNabb.
  • Jeff Mullins
    Jeff Mullins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Trinity Mayor, 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 Jeff Mullins.

Incumbent Ed Lohr faces Eddie Eaton on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Eddie Eaton
    Eddie Eaton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Trinity City Council Ward 2, 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 Eddie Eaton.
  • Ed LohrIncumbent
    Lohr is a sitting member of the Trinity City Council for Ward 2, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ed Lohr.

Incumbent Robbie Walker faces Lori C. Bass on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  • Lori C. Bass
    Lori C. Bass appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Trinity City Council Ward 4, 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 Lori C. Bass.
  • Robbie WalkerIncumbent
    Walker is a sitting member of the Trinity City Council for Ward 4, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Robbie Walker.

Southey Blanton (Democratic), Amy Scott Galey (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Amy Scott Galey 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.

  • Southey Blanton (Democratic)
    Southey Blanton designs and builds training programs for child welfare workers statewide in North Carolina, as well as training and resources for foster and resource parents, per a campaign biography published by Network for Public Education Action. He is the son of a public school teacher, attended public schools, has four children in public schools, and volunteers as a youth soccer and basketball coach. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
    Priorities: Fully funding North Carolina public schools · Restoring and increasing teacher compensation · Opposes expanding private-school voucher funding (per the campaign biography)
  • Amy Scott Galey (Republican)Incumbent
    Amy Scott Galey
    Amy Scott Galey serves as Senate Majority Whip, per the NC General Assembly. She represents Senate District 25, covering Alamance and Randolph counties, and is serving her third term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Dave Craven (Republican), Judy Little (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dave Craven 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.

  • Dave Craven (Republican)Incumbent
    Dave Craven
    Craven is the sitting state senator for District 29 and Senior Vice President for business development at Fidelity Bank, per the campaign site. He previously chaired the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation and served on the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina board, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Education advancement · Public safety and support for veterans and first responders · Economic development (per the cravenfornc.com)
  • Judy Little (Democratic)
    Judy Little filed as the Democratic candidate for NC Senate District 29 on July 6, 2026, per the North Carolina State Board of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Robert T. Reives II (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Robert T. Reives II 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.

  • Robert T. Reives II (Democratic)Incumbent
    Robert T. Reives II
    Robert T. Reives II is an attorney and serves as House Democratic Leader, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 54, covering Chatham and Randolph counties. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Brian Biggs (Republican), William (Bill) McCaskill (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brian Biggs 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.

  • Brian Biggs (Republican)Incumbent
    Brian Biggs
    Brian Biggs is a realtor and serves as House Deputy Majority Whip, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 70, covering Randolph County, and is serving his second term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
  • William (Bill) McCaskill (Democratic)
    William (Bill) McCaskill is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 70 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.

Neal Jackson (Republican), Matt Holway (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Neal Jackson 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.

  • Neal Jackson (Republican)Incumbent
    Neal Jackson
    Neal Jackson is a pastor, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 78, covering Moore and Randolph counties, and is serving his second term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
  • Matt Holway (Democratic)
    Matt Holway is a Democratic candidate for NC House District 78, chosen by the Moore County Democratic Party to replace Matt Borja after Borja withdrew, per The Seven Lakes Insider. A West End resident and 40-year North Carolinian, Holway has served as an assistant judge with the Moore County Board of Elections and volunteers with the Moore Buddies mentoring program, per his campaign site.
    Priorities: Scrutiny of education voucher policy and its effect on public schools · Government accountability over special-interest influence · Expanding voting access (per the campaign site)

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.

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Randolph County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Randolph County, North Carolina on November 3, 2026?

Randolph County, North Carolina sample ballot for November 3, 2026: 26 certified races, 47 candidates with bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

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