The Ballot Brief
North Carolina
Candidate profile

Steve Rutherford

Democratic · North Carolina · 2026

On the ballot

North Carolina Senate District 43North Carolina · 2026Gaston County sample ballot
Biography

Steve Rutherford is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of South Point High School who earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University, per the Political Candidate Directory. He declared his candidacy for the Senate District 43 seat, which covers part of Gaston County, on December 1, 2025, per his campaign site. His site does not list detailed policy positions.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
How we source this

Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

Verify with the official filingSee everything on your ballotNorth Carolina 2026 ballotThe Ballot Brief home