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Wilkes County, North Carolina

North Carolina Senate District 36

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2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eddie Settle and Trevor Cole Hardwick. Candidate information follows official Wilkes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Eddie Settle (Republican), Trevor Cole Hardwick (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Eddie Settle 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.

Eddie Settle

Eddie Settle

Republican · Incumbent

Eddie Settle is the Republican candidate for North Carolina Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.

Trevor Cole Hardwick

Democratic

Trevor Cole Hardwick is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Wilkes County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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