Catawba County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
39 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 24 Catawba County races, led by the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 19 (Catawba County) contest.
County offices
District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 19 (Catawba County)D. Scott Reilly (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
D. Scott Reilly Republican Incumbent
D. Scott Reilly appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 19 (Catawba 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 D. Scott Reilly.
D. Scott Reilly is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot after a contested Republican primary on March 3, 2026. He is the sitting District Attorney for the 19th Prosecutorial District (Catawba County), per the county's official judicial officials directory.
Full race pageClerk of Superior CourtKim R. Sigmon (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kim R. Sigmon Republican Incumbent
Kim R. Sigmon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Kim R. Sigmon.
Kim R. Sigmon is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot after a contested Republican primary. She is the sitting Clerk of Superior Court for Catawba County, a term that began in 2022, per the county's official judicial officials directory.
Full race pageSheriffDon Brown (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Don Brown Republican Incumbent
- Community policing built through the Community Policing Unit established early in Brown's tenure
- Service on local boards including the county schools board and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Per the campaign site.
About Don Brown
Brown has served in law enforcement since 1988, rising from patrol officer to chief of the Newton Police Department in 2008, per the campaign site. Brown holds a criminal justice degree from Catawba Valley Community College and Gardner-Webb University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, per the campaign site.
Don Brown is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting Sheriff of Catawba County, first elected in 2018, per the county's official elected-officials directory and his official biography.
Full race pageBoard of CommissionersSherry Edmonds Butler (R) · Jesse Alden (D) · Cole Terrell Setzer (R) · Jay Moore (R) · Phyllis Michaux (D) · Aubrey Gregory (D)
Sherry Edmonds Butler (Republican), Jesse Alden (Democratic), Cole Terrell Setzer (Republican), Jay Moore (Republican), Phyllis Michaux (Democratic) and Aubrey Gregory (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Board of Commissioners.
Sherry Edmonds Butler Republican
- Growth management through responsible development
- Workforce development through partnerships to build a skilled local workforce
Per the response to a WBTV primary candidate questionnaire.
About Sherry Edmonds Butler
Sherry Edmonds Butler appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Sherry Edmonds Butler.
Jesse Alden Democratic
Jesse Alden appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Jesse Alden.
Cole Terrell Setzer Republican Incumbent
Cole Terrell Setzer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Cole Terrell Setzer.
Jay Moore Republican
- support for local law enforcement
- support for local schools
- focus on infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Jay Moore
Jay Moore appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Phyllis Michaux Democratic
- Inclusive community collaboration across backgrounds
- Leading with integrity, dedication and transparency in county services
- Public safety, a sustainable economy and environmental protection
Per the campaign site.
About Phyllis Michaux
Phyllis Michaux brings more than 20 years in manufacturing leadership to her campaign, along with nonprofit and public-sector experience, per her campaign site. She holds a BA in Business Operations Management and a master's degree in Liberal Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University and chairs the Hickory Community Relations Council.
Aubrey Gregory Democratic
- Fair access to county government decisions
- Thoughtful economic planning and development
- Caretaking of water and natural resources
Per the campaign site.
About Aubrey Gregory
Gregory is an accounting professional who began working at a doctor's office front desk at 19 and became a collections manager within a year, later teaching herself medical transcription to work remotely, per the campaign site. A lifelong Catawba County resident, she has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, a soup kitchen and the Backpack Program, per the campaign site.
Catawba County elects 3 of its 5 commissioner seats in 2026; voters choose 3 of the 6 candidates below. Sherry Edmonds Butler, Jay Moore and incumbent Cole Setzer topped a seven-way Republican primary on March 3, 2026 (Nicholas F. Bellomo Jr., Eric Dunn, Dave Fontana and Marla G. Thompson did not advance); Jesse Alden, Phyllis Michaux and Aubrey Gregory are unopposed on the Democratic side, per the Hickory Record and the county's official elected-officials directory.
Full race pageSchool board
Schools Board of EducationMatthew Fox (R) · Greg Whitener (R) · Khristy Womack Smith (D) · Don Sigmon (R) · Tim Settlemyre (R) · Kevin Hawley (D)
Matthew Fox (Republican), Greg Whitener (Republican), Khristy Womack Smith (Democratic), Don Sigmon (Republican), Tim Settlemyre (Republican) and Kevin Hawley (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Schools Board of Education.
Matthew Fox Republican
Matthew Fox appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Matthew Fox.
Greg Whitener Republican Incumbent
Greg Whitener appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Greg Whitener.
Khristy Womack Smith Democratic
Khristy Womack Smith is campaigning under the message "For Our Students. For Our Teachers. For Our Schools," per the Catawba County Democratic Party's candidate page and a Young Democrats of Catawba County campaign-launch listing. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Khristy Womack Smith.
Don Sigmon Republican Incumbent
Don Sigmon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Don Sigmon.
Tim Settlemyre Republican Incumbent
Tim Settlemyre appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 Tim Settlemyre.
Kevin Hawley Democratic
Kevin Hawley is campaigning under the message "Advocating for EVERY Student, Teacher, and Staff Member," per the Catawba County Democratic Party's candidate page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kevin Hawley.
Four of seven seats are up in 2026; voters choose 4 of the 6 candidates below. Incumbents Greg Whitener, Don Sigmon and Tim Settlemyre and newcomer Matthew Fox advanced from a ten-candidate Republican primary on March 3, 2026; Khristy Womack Smith and Kevin Hawley are unopposed on the Democratic side, per the Hickory Record, WHKY and the district's official board page.
Full race pageHickory City Schools Board of Education, Ward 1Amanda Tyler McGuire (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amanda Tyler McGuire Republican Incumbent
Amanda Tyler McGuire appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hickory City Schools Board of Education, Ward 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 Amanda Tyler McGuire.
Amanda Tyler McGuire is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. She is the sitting board member for Ward 1, per the district's official board of education page.
Full race pageHickory City Schools Board of Education, Ward 2Sarah Ferrell Temple (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sarah Ferrell Temple Democratic Incumbent
Sarah Ferrell Temple appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hickory City Schools Board of Education, Ward 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 Sarah Ferrell Temple.
Sarah Ferrell Temple is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. She is the sitting board member for Ward 2, per the district's official board of education page.
Full race pageHickory City Schools Board of Education, Ward 5Keyhisa Hannah (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Keyhisa Hannah Democratic Incumbent
Keyhisa Hannah appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hickory City Schools Board of Education, Ward 5, 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 Keyhisa Hannah.
Keyhisa Hannah is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. She is the sitting board member for Ward 5, per the district's official board of education page.
Full race pageNewton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Conover DistrictRobbie Gonzalez (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robbie Gonzalez Republican
Robbie Gonzalez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Conover District, 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 Robbie Gonzalez.
Robbie Gonzalez is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting board vice chair, per the district's official board members page.
Full race pageNewton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton DistrictJennifer Canrobert (R) · Tim Hayes (R)
Jennifer Canrobert Republican
Jennifer Canrobert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District, 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 Jennifer Canrobert.
Tim Hayes Republican
Tim Hayes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District, 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 Tim Hayes.
Two seats are up; both candidates below are unopposed for the two Newton District seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Tim Hayes is the sitting board chairman, per the district's official board members page; Jennifer Canrobert is not on the district's current board roster.
Full race pageJudges
North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 1Nathaniel J. (Nathan) Poovey (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nathaniel J. (Nathan) Poovey Republican Incumbent
Nathaniel J. (Nathan) Poovey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, 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 Nathaniel J. (Nathan) Poovey.
Nathaniel J. (Nathan) Poovey (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 1. Voters across Catawba 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 Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 2Sherri Wilson Elliott (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sherri Wilson Elliott Republican Incumbent
Sherri Wilson Elliott appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, 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 Sherri Wilson Elliott.
Sherri Wilson Elliott (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 2. Voters across Catawba 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 36, Seat 1David W. Aycock (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David W. Aycock Republican Incumbent
David W. Aycock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, 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 David W. Aycock.
David W. Aycock (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 1. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 2Wes W. Barkley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wes W. Barkley Republican Incumbent
Wes W. Barkley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, 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 Wes W. Barkley.
Wes W. Barkley (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 2. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 3Matthew D. Cabe (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matthew D. Cabe Republican Incumbent
Matthew D. Cabe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, 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 Matthew D. Cabe.
Matthew D. Cabe (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 3. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 4Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. Republican Incumbent
Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, 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 Robert A. Mullinax, Jr.
Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 4. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 5Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes Republican
Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 5, 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 Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes.
Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 5. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 6Scott M. Lippert (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Scott M. Lippert Republican Incumbent
Scott M. Lippert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 6, 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 Scott M. Lippert.
Scott M. Lippert (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 6. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 7Mark L. Killian (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark L. Killian Republican Incumbent
Mark L. Killian appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 7, 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 Mark L. Killian.
Mark L. Killian (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 7. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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 36, Seat 9Michelle Markham Lippert (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michelle Markham Lippert Republican
Michelle Markham Lippert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 9, 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 Michelle Markham Lippert.
Michelle Markham Lippert (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 9. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. This seat covers the remainder of an unexpired term. 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 pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorNonpartisan race · William (Bill) Shillito · Brett Little
William (Bill) Shillito Nonpartisan Incumbent
William (Bill) Shillito appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 election filing is the only verifiable source for William (Bill) Shillito.
Brett Little Nonpartisan
Brett Little appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba 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 election filing is the only verifiable source for Brett Little.
Two seats are up; both candidates below are unopposed for the two supervisor seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot (nonpartisan). William (Bill) Shillito is a sitting supervisor, per the county's official elected-officials directory; Brett Little is not on the current roster.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Catawba County is split across 2 North Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressNorth Carolina House: 2 districtsDistricts 89, 96
North Carolina House District 89Robert (Spider) Thompson (D) · Mitchell Smith Setzer (R)
Robert (Spider) Thompson Democratic
- Implement Leandro plan funding, including teacher pay increases and smaller class sizes
- Protect Medicaid expansion coverage and address rural hospital closures
- Support first-time homebuyer assistance and affordable rental housing
Per the campaign site.
About Robert (Spider) Thompson
Thompson is a retired public school educator with 36 years of experience as a teacher, coach and athletic administrator in North Carolina, per the campaign site. He is a lifelong resident of western Iredell County, per the campaign site.
Mitchell Smith Setzer Republican Incumbent
Mitchell Smith Setzer serves as House Speaker Pro Tempore and is vice president of Smith Setzer & Sons, Inc., per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 89, covering Catawba and Iredell counties, and is serving his 14th term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Robert (Spider) Thompson (Democratic), Mitchell Smith Setzer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mitchell Smith Setzer 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 96Jay Adams (R) · Park Inglefield (D)
Jay Adams Republican Incumbent
- Cut red tape and unnecessary regulation for businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Jay Adams
Jay Adams works as a commercial real estate broker, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 96, covering Catawba County, and is serving his sixth term.
Park Inglefield Democratic
- Protecting public safety, education, voting rights, and healthcare access
- Investing in infrastructure and mental health services
- Supporting economic opportunity, small businesses, and affordable housing
Per the campaign site.
About Park Inglefield
Park Inglefield serves as North Carolina State Director for the Young People's Alliance, a bipartisan nonprofit focused on AI regulation policy, per her campaign site. She is a fourth-generation North Carolinian born in Statesville and raised in Hickory, graduated with honors in political science from Northeastern University, and previously ran for Mayor of Hickory in 2025.
Jay Adams (Republican), Park Inglefield (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jay Adams 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 Senate District 45Greg Cranford (D) · Mark Hollo (R)
Greg Cranford Democratic
Greg Cranford is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mark Hollo Republican Incumbent
Mark Hollo represents North Carolina Senate District 45, covering Caldwell and Catawba counties, per the NC General Assembly. He is serving his first term in the Senate after three prior terms in the state House. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Greg Cranford (Democratic), Mark Hollo (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mark Hollo 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.
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