Cabarrus County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
41 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 17 Cabarrus County races, led by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners contest.
County offices
Board of CommissionersJames N. Bailey (R) · Kristel Swayze (R) · Ian Patrick (R) · Dan Redding (D) · Ingrid Nurse (D) · Thomas Hill (Libertarian) · Phil Henry (D)
James N. Bailey Republican
- Keep the tax rate as low as possible while maintaining quality county services
- Promote economic development to help reduce the tax burden
- Work with the school board to use education funding efficiently
Per the campaign site.
About James N. Bailey
Bailey retired in 2023 after 29 years with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, where Bailey served as Chief Deputy overseeing daily operations, budget, and interagency coordination, per the campaign site. Bailey now works as Assistant Director of Campus Health, Safety, and Security at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration and a master's degree in criminal justice, per the campaign site.
Kristel Swayze Republican
- Long-range capital planning for school facilities and competitive teacher compensation
- Collaborative workforce retraining and livable-wage job creation
- Adequate staffing for first responders and a coordinated mental health care hub
Per the Cabarrus Compass.
About Kristel Swayze
Kristel Swayze is a lifelong Cabarrus County resident and small business owner who founded her company in 2002, per Cabarrus Compass. She previously worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in policy services and studied sociology and history at UNC-Chapel Hill. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kristel Swayze.
Ian Patrick Republican Incumbent
- Closed a $13.7 million budget deficit and ended automatic corporate tax breaks
- Secured funding for Northwest Cabarrus Schools and additional sheriff's deputies
- Hired a permanent county manager and put school construction decisions to a public vote
Per the campaign site.
About Ian Patrick
Patrick is a registered architect licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina who founded his own architecture firm in 2015, per the campaign site. He served two terms on the Harrisburg Town Council before his appointment to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, where he serves as vice chair, per the campaign site.
Dan Redding Democratic
- Expanding affordable housing options for teachers, firefighters, and other essential workers
- Elevating Cabarrus County Schools, Kannapolis City Schools, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- Infrastructure planning focused on sustainable growth
Per the campaign site.
About Dan Redding
Dan Redding has worked in software sales for more than 15 years and graduated from Wingate University in 2007 with a degree in communications, per his campaign site. He moved to Cabarrus County in 2009 and lives in Harrisburg with his wife and two children.
Ingrid Nurse Democratic
- Promoting responsible development while maintaining neighborhood character
- Strengthening public safety initiatives and supporting quality education
- Expanding economic opportunity and transparent local governance
Per the campaign site.
About Ingrid Nurse
Ingrid Nurse has served on the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission since 2017 and holds degrees in accounting, rehabilitation counseling, and business administration, per her campaign site. She previously ran for county commissioner in 2024, finishing third.
Thomas Hill Libertarian
Thomas Hill is a Charter Member, Treasurer, and Membership Secretary of the Cabarrus Libertarian Party, per Vote Smart, and has run for Cabarrus County office several times since 2002. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Thomas Hill.
Phil Henry Democratic
Phil Henry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cabarrus 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 Phil Henry.
Seven candidates filed for three at-large seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James N. Bailey, Kristel Swayze, and Ian Patrick (Republicans, all three advanced from the March 3, 2026 Republican primary in which Bailey led with 7,143 votes, Swayze had 6,325, and incumbent Patrick had 6,104); Dan Redding, Ingrid Nurse, and Phil Henry (Democrats, unopposed in their own primary); and Thomas Hill (Libertarian). Of the three commission seats up in 2026, only Ian Patrick's incumbent seat is being sought again; sitting commissioners Jeff Jones and Kenneth Wortman did not file for new terms. Results are unofficial until certified.
Full race pageClerk of Superior CourtBill Baggs (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bill Baggs Republican Incumbent
Bill Baggs serves as Clerk of Superior Court for Cabarrus County, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Bill Baggs is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for a new term. Per the Cabarrus County public officials directory, William W. (Bill) Baggs is the sitting Clerk of Superior Court.
Full race pageSheriffVan Shaw (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Van Shaw Republican Incumbent
Van Shaw serves as Sheriff of Cabarrus County, per the Cabarrus County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Van Shaw is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for a new term. He is the sitting sheriff, first elected in 2018.
Full race pageDistrict Attorney District 25Ashlie Shanley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ashlie Shanley Republican Incumbent
Ashlie Shanley serves as District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 25, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Ashlie Shanley is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Prosecutorial District 25 covers Cabarrus County, per NC General Statute 7A-60. Per the Cabarrus County public officials directory, she is the sitting District Attorney.
Full race pageSchool board
Schools Board of EducationPam Escobar (D) · William L. Barbee (R) · Courtney Steinberg (D) · Bubba Hartsell (R) · Mishell Williams (D) · Robert Kirk (R)
Pam Escobar Democratic Incumbent
- Quality of student education and teacher retention and support
- Managing district growth and advocating for public education funding
Per the campaign site.
About Pam Escobar
Pam Escobar is the sitting Cabarrus County Schools board member, serving since December 2022. She is a former teacher and journalist who now works as a communications specialist, per her campaign site, and is the mother of two students in the district.
William L. Barbee Republican
- Preparing every student for life after graduation through strong fundamentals
- Competitive teacher compensation and manageable workloads
- Addressing classroom crowding from rapid population growth
Per the Cabarrus Compass.
About William L. Barbee
William L. Barbee owns S and B Real Estate, LLC and holds a degree in Business Administration, per Cabarrus Compass. He has grandchildren currently enrolled in Cabarrus County Schools. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William L. Barbee.
Courtney Steinberg Democratic
Courtney Steinberg appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education, 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 Courtney Steinberg.
Bubba Hartsell Republican
- School safety, including bathroom and locker room policies
- Addressing overcrowding through collaboration with county commissioners
- Fiscal scrutiny and transparency in district spending
Per the Cabarrus Compass.
About Bubba Hartsell
Bubba Hartsell has spent more than 12 years working in Cabarrus and Kannapolis City Schools in roles including classroom teacher and behavioral specialist, per Cabarrus Compass. He currently serves as a Youth Education Assistant Team Leader with the NC Department of Public Safety's National Guard division and owns a real estate firm. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bubba Hartsell.
Mishell Williams Democratic
- Supporting policies that keep top teaching talent in the district
- Creating properly supported classrooms as the district grows
- Physical and emotional safety in schools
Per the campaign site.
About Mishell Williams
Mishell Williams is a certified teacher who works part-time in Cabarrus County Schools and serves as a PTO board member, per her campaign site. She has children in elementary, middle, and high school in the district.
Robert Kirk Republican
- Address school capacity pressure on facilities, teachers, and staff from county growth
- Maintain a quality education that prepares students for what comes next
- Build on the district's tradition of educational excellence
Per the campaign site.
About Robert Kirk
Kirk's background includes military service, a private-sector leadership role, work as a classroom teacher, a district-wide educational leadership position, and previous service on a Board of Education, per the campaign site.
Six candidates filed for three at-large seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pam Escobar (Democratic incumbent) and William L. Barbee, Courtney Steinberg, Bubba Hartsell, Mishell Williams, and Robert Kirk. Of the three board seats up in 2026, only Escobar's incumbent seat is being sought again; sitting members Shannon Lancaster and Sam Treadaway did not file for new terms. Results are unofficial until certified.
Full race pageJudges
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 1Christy E. Wilhelm (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christy E. Wilhelm Republican Incumbent
Christy E. Wilhelm is the sitting Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 25, covering Cabarrus County, per the county's public officials directory, and is running unopposed for a new term. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Christy E. Wilhelm.
Christy E. Wilhelm (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 1. Voters across Cabarrus County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageNorth Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 2Beth Street (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Beth Street Republican Incumbent
Beth Street is a sitting District Court judge for Judicial District 25, covering Cabarrus County, per the county's public officials directory, and is running unopposed for a new term. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Beth Street.
Beth Street (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 2. Voters across Cabarrus County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageNorth Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 3Kimberly Herrick (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kimberly Herrick Republican Incumbent
Herrick is an attorney in Cabarrus County specializing in estates, guardianships, trusts and estate planning, juvenile defense and real property matters, per the campaign site. Herrick has been licensed by the NC State Bar since 2002 and also holds an NC CPA license, and earned a Master of Laws in Taxation with distinction from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003. Herrick was appointed to the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners in 2010 and served as Board Chair from 2020 to 2022.
Kimberly Herrick (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 3. Voters across Cabarrus County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageNorth Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 4Brent Cloninger (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brent Cloninger Republican Incumbent
D. Brent Cloninger is a sitting District Court judge for Judicial District 25, covering Cabarrus County, per the county's public officials directory, and is running unopposed for a new term. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brent Cloninger.
Brent Cloninger (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 4. Voters across Cabarrus County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageCities and towns
City of Locust MayorNonpartisan race · Steve Huber
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steve Huber Nonpartisan
Steve Huber serves as Mayor of the City of Locust, per the City of Locust government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Steve Huber is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 nonpartisan ballot. Locust straddles Stanly and Cabarrus counties, so Cabarrus voters within city limits also vote on this race, per the Cabarrus County Board of Elections' own candidate filing list. Huber has served as mayor since 2012.
Full race pageCity of Locust City CouncilNonpartisan race · Roger L. Hypes · Barry Sims · Mandy Watson · Joseph Abbatiello · Richard Burr · Jeff Claiborne · Patty Harris · George (Giorgio) Prisco
Roger L. Hypes Nonpartisan
Roger L. Hypes serves on the Locust City Council, per the City of Locust government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Barry Sims Nonpartisan
Barry Sims serves on the Locust City Council, per the City of Locust government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Mandy Watson Nonpartisan
Mandy Watson serves on the Locust City Council, per the City of Locust government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Joseph Abbatiello Nonpartisan
Joseph Abbatiello appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Locust City 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 Joseph Abbatiello.
Richard Burr Nonpartisan
Richard Burr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Locust City 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 Richard Burr.
Jeff Claiborne Nonpartisan
Jeff Claiborne appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Locust City 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 Jeff Claiborne.
Patty Harris Nonpartisan
Patty Harris appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Locust City 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 Patty Harris.
George (Giorgio) Prisco Nonpartisan
George (Giorgio) Prisco appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Locust City 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 George (Giorgio) Prisco.
Eight candidates filed for three seats on the November 3, 2026 nonpartisan ballot: Joseph Abbatiello, Richard Burr, Jeff Claiborne, Patty Harris, Roger L. Hypes, George "Giorgio" Prisco, Barry Sims, and Mandy Watson. Locust straddles Stanly and Cabarrus counties; Cabarrus voters within city limits vote on this race, per the Cabarrus County Board of Elections' own candidate filing list (most candidates filed in Stanly County, which administers city filings). Per the city's official website, Hypes, Sims, and Watson are sitting council members seeking new terms; Abbatiello, Burr, Claiborne, Harris, and Prisco are not on the current roster. Results are unofficial until certified.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorNonpartisan race · Victoria P. Porter · Jeff Goforth
Victoria P. Porter Nonpartisan Incumbent
Victoria P. Porter is the sitting Chair of the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District, per the county's public officials directory, and is running for a new term. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Victoria P. Porter.
Jeff Goforth Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jeff Goforth is a sitting supervisor on the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District board, serving since 2018, per The Election Hub voter guide. He supported transferring the Clarke Creek easement to the City of Concord to eliminate liability for the district, and attended a National Association of Conservation Districts meeting in San Antonio at his own expense, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Two candidates filed for two seats on the November 3, 2026 nonpartisan ballot. Per the Cabarrus County public officials directory, both Victoria Porter (the district's chair) and Jeff Goforth (vice chair) are sitting supervisors seeking new terms.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Cabarrus County is split across 5 North Carolina Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressNorth Carolina Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 34, 35
North Carolina Senate District 34Kevin Crutchfield (R) · April Cook (D)
Kevin Crutchfield Republican
- Support small business growth and long-term business investment
- Defend Second Amendment rights and the castle doctrine
- Increase funding and resources for law enforcement and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Kevin Crutchfield
Kevin Crutchfield spent 15 years at IBM before co-founding Casco Signs in 1998 and now also runs a real estate and equipment leasing business and a farm; he was elected to the NC House in 2022 and colleagues chose him as Freshman Majority Leader, per the campaign site.
April Cook Democratic
- Strengthening community-based clinics and reducing healthcare cost barriers
- Raising teacher pay and per-pupil school funding
- Affordability of housing, childcare and insurance
Per the campaign site.
About April Cook
Cook is CEO of the NC Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and previously co-founded and led the Lake Norman Community Health Clinic for two decades, per the campaign site.
Kevin Crutchfield (Republican), April Cook (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Chris Measmer (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina Senate District 35Christine E. Winward (D) · Todd Johnson (R)
Christine E. Winward Democratic
Christine E. Winward filed as the Democratic candidate for NC Senate District 35 on December 12, 2025, per the North Carolina State Board of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Todd Johnson Republican Incumbent
Todd Johnson serves as Senate Majority Whip, per the NC General Assembly. He represents Senate District 35, covering Cabarrus and Union counties, and is serving his fourth term in the Senate.
Christine E. Winward (Democratic), Todd Johnson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Todd Johnson 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina House: 3 districtsDistricts 73, 82, 83
North Carolina House District 73Jonathan Almond (R) · Thomas J. Monks (D)
Jonathan Almond Republican Incumbent
Jonathan Almond works as a controller, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 73, covering Cabarrus County, and is serving his first term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Thomas J. Monks Democratic
- Expanding access to affordable housing
- Supporting small businesses
- Ensuring high-quality public education and fair teacher pay
Per the campaign site.
About Thomas J. Monks
Thomas J. Monks previously served as Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Anna Lotan PRO USA, managing national campaigns and business relationships, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree in communication with a public relations focus from Florida Gulf Coast University and moved to Concord, North Carolina permanently in 2015.
Jonathan Almond (Republican), Thomas J. Monks (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jonathan Almond 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina House District 82Brian Echevarria (R) · Chris Bishopp (D)
Brian Echevarria Republican Incumbent
- Focus on economic growth
- Focus on education
- Focus on public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Brian Echevarria
Brian Echevarria works as a consultant with Walkes and John LLC, per his official legislative biography. He represents Cabarrus County and is serving his 1st term in the North Carolina House.
Chris Bishopp Democratic
- Invest in teachers, modern classrooms and career and technical education
- Address rising housing costs and utility bills through infrastructure investment
- Expand health coverage and mental health access
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Bishopp
Chris Bishopp is a former U.S. Navy Flight Officer who later worked more than 30 years as an FAA air traffic controller, supervisor and quality control specialist, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill on a Navy ROTC scholarship and holds a Master of Public Administration from Georgia College, per the same source.
Brian Echevarria (Republican), Chris Bishopp (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brian Echevarria 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina House District 83Grant Campbell (R) · Johnnie Jones (D)
Grant Campbell Republican Incumbent
- Oversight of state agencies, including Medicaid fraud prevention
- Child welfare and safety
- Support for agriculture and food systems
Per the campaign site.
About Grant Campbell
Grant Campbell is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election in NC House District 83, representing Cabarrus and Rowan counties since 2025, per the NC General Assembly member roster. A physician and U.S. Army veteran, he completed three tours in the Middle East before retiring as a lieutenant colonel, and earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, per his campaign site.
Johnnie Jones Democratic
- Support fair wages and workers' rights
- Oppose school vouchers and protect public education funding
- Require environmental review before new data-center construction
Per the campaign site.
About Johnnie Jones
Johnnie Jones has worked in construction, furniture manufacturing, and as a union film-industry technician, and retired in August 2021 to care for his wife following her cancer diagnosis, per his campaign site.
Grant Campbell (Republican), Johnnie Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Grant Campbell 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.
Full race pageBallot questions
3 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Cabarrus County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Bonds ReferendumLocal · Shall the order authorizing $40,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating and improving parks and recreation facilities, including athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, greenways, and open space for active and passive use, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved?
Shall the order authorizing $40,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating and improving parks and recreation facilities, including athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, greenways, and open space for active and passive use, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved? Authorizes Kannapolis to borrow $40 million for parks, playgrounds, greenways, and athletic fields, funded by additional property taxes; the city estimates about $46 per year in extra tax for every $100,000 of property value. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/referendums_20261103.pdf.
Full detailsCabarrus County School Bonds ReferendumCountywide · Shall the order adopted on July 21, 2026, authorizing SCHOOL BONDS of the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina in an amount not to exceed $340,000,000, plus interest, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, renovate, expand, improve and equip school buildings and other school facilities, and providing that additional taxes shall be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved?
Shall the order adopted on July 21, 2026, authorizing SCHOOL BONDS of the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina in an amount not to exceed $340,000,000, plus interest, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, renovate, expand, improve and equip school buildings and other school facilities, and providing that additional taxes shall be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved? Authorizes Cabarrus County to borrow up to $340 million for school construction and renovation, funded by additional property taxes; the county estimates about $42.50 per year in extra tax for every $100,000 of property value. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/referendums_20261103.pdf.
Full detailsCabarrus County Community College Bonds ReferendumCountywide · Shall the order adopted on July 21, 2026, authorizing COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS of the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000, plus interest, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, renovate, expand, improve and equip community college facilities for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and providing that additional taxes shall be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved?
Shall the order adopted on July 21, 2026, authorizing COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS of the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000, plus interest, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, renovate, expand, improve and equip community college facilities for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and providing that additional taxes shall be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved? Authorizes Cabarrus County to borrow up to $60 million for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College facilities, funded by additional property taxes; the county estimates about $7.50 per year in extra tax for every $100,000 of property value. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/referendums_20261103.pdf.
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