On every Salisbury ballot
Clerk of Superior CourtTodd Wyrick (R)
Todd Wyrick
Todd Wyrick appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Todd Wyrick.
Register of DeedsJohn Brindle (R)
John Brindle
John Brindle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Register of Deeds, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John Brindle.
SheriffJody Burleyson (R)
Jody Burleyson
Jody Burleyson won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over sitting Sheriff Travis Allen, per the Salisbury Post, and is unopposed in the November general election. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Board of CommissionersHannah Addair (D) · Alissa Redmond (D) · Ray Pope (D) · Karla Foster Leonard (R) · Daniel Lancaster (R) · Jason Hinson (R)
Hannah Addair
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Quality education and environmental health and resiliency, per Salisbury Post candidate profile
- Sensible, careful development to keep Rowan's agriculture and natural places intact, per Salisbury Post candidate profile
About Hannah Addair
Hannah Addair appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Hannah Addair.
Alissa Redmond
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Economic development along the I-85 corridor, outside data centers
- Supporting Rowan-Salisbury Schools, including a school bond
- Support for veterans, including mental health and housing assistance
About Alissa Redmond
Alissa Redmond is a Rowan County resident and owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury, North Carolina, per the campaign site.
Ray Pope
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Fair compensation for public safety officers and teachers, per Salisbury Post candidate forum coverage
- Planning ahead of population growth and infrastructure needs, per Salisbury Post candidate forum coverage
About Ray Pope
Ray Pope is a retired educator and scientist with 37 years of teaching experience, per the Salisbury Post. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Karla Foster Leonard
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Compensating public safety officers to reduce turnover after training, per Salisbury Post candidate forum coverage
- Opening land near the I-85 exit that already has utilities, while protecting farmland, per Salisbury Post candidate forum coverage
About Karla Foster Leonard
Karla Foster Leonard is the founder and owner of New Pointe Realty and previously worked as a Transition Specialist for Rowan County Youth Services, per the campaign site. Foster Leonard chairs the Rowan County Planning Board and serves as director of business advocacy for the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, and holds a criminal justice degree from Appalachian State University, per the campaign site.
Daniel Lancaster
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- supporting law enforcement and building public trust in public safety
- responsible growth that preserves community character
About Daniel Lancaster
Daniel Lancaster is a former law enforcement officer who now instructs Basic Law Enforcement Training courses and previously served as an interim Rowan County Commissioner, per the campaign site.
Jason Hinson
Jason Hinson served on the China Grove planning and zoning board for seven years and serves on the Rowan County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, per the Salisbury Post. He is senior vice president of the Southern Piedmont Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Town of China Grove Town CouncilNonpartisan race · Don Bringle · Diane Folk · Arthur Lee Heggins · Jason Higgins · Michael (Mike) Roper · Mike Upright
Don Bringle
Don Bringle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Don Bringle.
Diane Folk
Diane Folk appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Diane Folk.
Arthur Lee Heggins
Arthur Lee Heggins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Arthur Lee Heggins.
Jason Higgins
Jason Higgins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason Higgins.
Michael (Mike) Roper
Michael (Mike) Roper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael (Mike) Roper.
Mike Upright
Mike Upright appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mike Upright.
Town of Faith Board of AldermenNonpartisan race · Randall Barger · Laura Evans · Jeff File · Jayne Lingle · Emory Sharp · Tara Moose Sigmon
Randall Barger
Randall Barger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Laura Evans
Laura Evans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jeff File
Jeff File appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeff File.
Jayne Lingle
Jayne Lingle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Emory Sharp
Emory Sharp appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Emory Sharp.
Tara Moose Sigmon
Tara Moose Sigmon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tara Moose Sigmon.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressDistrict Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County)Brandy Cook (R)
Brandy Cook
Brandy Cook appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandy Cook.
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 1 (North)Chariel Dye (D) · Jacqui Smith Watson (R)
Chariel Dye
Chariel Dye appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 1 (North), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chariel Dye.
Jacqui Smith Watson
Jacqui Smith Watson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 1 (North), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jacqui Smith Watson.
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 2 (South)Ruth E. Marohn (D) · Dean Hunter (R)
Ruth E. Marohn
Ruth E. Marohn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 2 (South), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ruth E. Marohn.
Dean Hunter
Dean Hunter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 2 (South), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dean Hunter.
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 4 (West)James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr. (R)
James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr.
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Upgrading aging school facilities, including decades-old high schools, per Salisbury Post interview
- Planning for enrollment growth and new schools as the region expands, per Salisbury Post interview
About James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr.
Jimmy Greene has represented Seat 4 (West) on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education since 2022, per the district's official board page. He is unopposed for re-election after defeating a primary challenger by roughly 3-to-1 in March 2026, per the Salisbury Post. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 6 (Special)Alisha Byrd-Clark (D) · Daniel Holder (R)
Alisha Byrd-Clark
Alisha Byrd-Clark appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 6 (Special), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Alisha Byrd-Clark.
Daniel Holder
Daniel Holder appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 6 (Special), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel Holder.
Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorNonpartisan race · Cheryl McCoy Correll · Kristin May
Cheryl McCoy Correll
Cheryl McCoy Correll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kristin May
Kristin May appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kristin May.
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 1Chris Sease (R)
Chris Sease
Chris Sease appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Sease.
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 2Beth S. Dixon (R)
Beth S. Dixon
Beth S. Dixon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Beth S. Dixon.
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 3Cynthia G. Dry (R)
Cynthia G. Dry
Cynthia G. Dry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Cynthia G. Dry.
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 4James Randolph (R)
James Randolph
James Randolph appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Randolph.
Full candidate profiles, priorities and campaign sites are on the Rowan County page.
Statewide races
U.S. SenateRoy Cooper (D) · Michael Whatley (R) · Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian) · Michael Dublin (Green)
Roy Cooper
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Lower the cost of food and groceries
- Make health care affordable
- Lower energy and utility costs
About Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper is a former North Carolina governor and attorney general, per the campaign site. He was born and raised in Nash County, earned undergraduate and law degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and practiced law in Rocky Mount, per the campaign site. The campaign site says he served four consecutive terms as attorney general and, as governor, reached a Medicaid expansion deal covering about 650,000 people.
Michael Whatley
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Enact the Trump agenda
- Make North Carolina safe again
- Fight illegal immigration
About Michael Whatley
Michael Whatley was raised in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Wake Forest University and the University of Notre Dame, per the campaign site. He began his public service as a federal law clerk in Charlotte and later served as Sen. Elizabeth Dole's chief of staff, per the campaign site. He served as chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and, at President Trump's request, as chairman of the Republican National Committee, per the campaign site.
Shannon W. Bray
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Economy and taxes: lower costs, simpler taxes
- Monetary policy and inflation
- Jobs, innovation and technology
About Shannon W. Bray
Shannon W. Bray is a Navy veteran and cybersecurity professional, per the campaign site. He says he is running for the U.S. Senate because North Carolina deserves leadership that understands modern threats without sacrificing fundamental freedoms, per the campaign site.
Michael Dublin
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Democracy: get big money out of politics
- Environmental justice: a Green New Deal for North Carolina
- Social and racial equity
About Michael Dublin
Michael Dublin is a native North Carolinian, a public school educator who recently retired from teaching, and a lifelong community activist, per the campaign site. The campaign site says he has led a prison ministry for more than two decades. He filed as the North Carolina Green Party's U.S. Senate candidate on June 15, 2026, per the state Green Party.
Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 01Anita Earls (D) · Sarah Stevens (R)
Anita Earls
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Upholding the state constitution, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
- Protecting access to healthcare, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
- Defending the right to a sound basic public education and voting rights, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
About Anita Earls
Earls is an attorney who currently serves as an Associate Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court, per the campaign site. Her campaign focuses on protecting constitutional rights for North Carolinians, per the campaign site.
Sarah Stevens
Sarah Stevens is an attorney with more than 30 years in private practice and president of the Surry County Bar Association, per her campaign site. She has served as Republican Leader and Speaker Pro Tempore of the North Carolina House, chairing the House Elections Law and Judiciary Committees, and holds a law degree from Campbell University School of Law, per her campaign site.
Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 01John S. Arrowood (D) · Michael C. Byrne (R)
John S. Arrowood
John S. Arrowood is on the State Board of Elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Michael C. Byrne
Michael C. Byrne is on the State Board of Elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 02Tobias (Toby) Hampson (D) · George Cooper Bell (R)
Tobias (Toby) Hampson
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Keeping judges with Court of Appeals experience on the bench, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
- Defending the rule of law, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
About Tobias (Toby) Hampson
Tobias (Toby) Hampson is on the State Board of Elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
George Cooper Bell
George Cooper Bell is on the State Board of Elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 03Christine Marie Walczyk (D) · Craig Collins (R)
Christine Marie Walczyk
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Protecting individual liberties and equal access to justice, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
- Maintaining an independent judiciary, per NCSBE Judicial Voter Guide
About Christine Marie Walczyk
Christine Marie Walczyk is on the State Board of Elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Craig Collins
Craig Collins is on the State Board of Elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
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