Cumberland County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
54 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 23 Cumberland County races, led by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners At-Large contest.
County offices
Board of Commissioners At-LargeCharles Evans (D) · Veronica B. Jones (D) · Greg West (R) · Ron Ross (R)
Charles Evans (Democratic), Veronica B. Jones (Democratic), Greg West (Republican) and Ron Ross (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners At-Large.
Charles Evans Democratic
- Criminal justice reform, including expungement access and 'second chance' policies
- Expanding homeless shelter capacity and funding
- Community-police partnership and community policing initiatives
Per the campaign site.
About Charles Evans
Evans is a lifelong Fayetteville resident who previously served 12 years as an at-large Cumberland County commissioner (2010-2022), including as board chairman in 2021-2022, and four years on the Fayetteville City Council, per his campaign site. As commissioner he championed the county's 'Ban the Box' hiring policy and led expungement clinics for nonviolent convictions.
Veronica B. Jones Democratic Incumbent
- Mental health and wellness advocacy
- Affordable housing and fixing school facilities
- Support for disabled veterans and military families; public safety
Per the county official bio.
About Veronica B. Jones
Veronica B. Jones serves as Vice Chairwoman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, representing the at-large seat, per the Cumberland County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Greg West Republican
- Fiscally responsible planning tied to infrastructure and economic growth
- Strong schools and workforce development
Per the campaign site.
About Greg West
West is a licensed real estate broker and general contractor and co-owner of RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD, a Cumberland County small business, per his campaign site. He has served more than two decades on the Cumberland County Board of Education, where he has focused on accountability and student success, and is not seeking another school board term.
Ron Ross Republican
- Fiscal responsibility and transparent county budgets
- Programs supporting youth, families and safe neighborhoods
- Addressing PFAS water contamination and lowering property taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Ron Ross
Ross has spent 54 years working with the Boys & Girls Club, including as executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Lumberton-Robeson County, and lives in Hope Mills, per his campaign site and CityView NC.
Two of Cumberland's two at-large seats are up. Democrats Charles Evans and Veronica B. Jones won a six-candidate March 3, 2026 Democratic primary (unofficial county-summed NCSBE precinct results: Evans 12,436 votes/26.9%, Jones 7,455/16.1%, ahead of Toni Stewart, Mario Benavente, sitting commissioner Marshall Faircloth and William Wesley); no second primary was required. Republicans Greg West and Ron Ross both filed and face no primary opposition. All four advance to the November 3, 2026 ballot for the two seats.
Full race pageBoard of Commissioners District 1Glenn Adams (D) · Sheila Cuffee (D)
Glenn Adams (Democratic) and Sheila Cuffee (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 1.
Glenn Adams Democratic Incumbent
Glenn Adams serves as the Cumberland County Commissioner for District 1, per the Cumberland County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Sheila Cuffee Democratic
- Expanding mental health support and provider partnerships
- Affordable housing and housing stability
- Supporting minority-owned businesses and workforce development
Per the campaign site.
About Sheila Cuffee
Cuffee has chaired Cumberland County CommuniCare since 2022 and has served on the NC Human Relations Commission since 2021, per the campaign site. Cuffee holds a B.S. in psychology (2020) and an M.A. in Christian leadership (2025), per the campaign site.
Both District 1 seats are up. Democrats Glenn Adams (incumbent) and Sheila Cuffee won a five-candidate March 3, 2026 Democratic primary (unofficial county-summed NCSBE precinct results: Adams 3,510 votes/20.9%, Cuffee 3,499/20.9%, ahead of Larry O. Wright Sr., Terri S. Thomas and Garry Murray); no second primary was required. No Republican filed, so Adams and Cuffee are unopposed for the two seats in November. Sitting commissioner Dr. Jeannette M. Council, whose term also expires in 2026, did not file for re-election.
Full race pageSheriffTroy A. McDuffie (D) · LaRue Windham (R)
Troy A. McDuffie (Democratic) and LaRue Windham (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Sheriff.
Troy A. McDuffie Democratic
McDuffie has more than 35 years of law-enforcement experience across Cumberland and Hoke counties, including six years of military service with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, and began his policing career in 1986 with the Fayetteville Police Department, per CityView NC.
LaRue Windham Republican
Windham is a probation and parole officer with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Division of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice, and previously served as a Cumberland County sheriff's deputy, including as deputy operations commander, from 1988 to 2008, per CityView NC. This is his third bid for sheriff, having also run in 2018 and 2022. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for LaRue Windham.
Democrat Troy A. McDuffie won a four-candidate March 3, 2026 Democratic primary (unofficial county-summed NCSBE precinct results: McDuffie 11,161 votes/48.1%, ahead of appointed sitting Sheriff Johnathan T. Morgan 6,087/26.3%, Demetrio Perez 3,600/15.5% and Joe Bailer 1,808/7.8%); no second primary was required. Morgan had been appointed in 2025 to complete Sheriff Ennis Wright's term after Wright's retirement and was not renominated. McDuffie faces Republican LaRue Windham, who had no primary opponent, in the November general election.
Full race pageClerk of Superior CourtLisa Scales (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lisa Scales Democratic
Lisa Scales serves as Clerk of Superior Court for Cumberland County, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Democrat Lisa Scales, the sitting clerk, filed with no primary or general-election opposition. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Attorney District 14Billy West (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Billy West Democratic
Billy West serves as District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 14, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. His filed legal name is William West. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Covers Cumberland County (NC Judicial Branch, Prosecutorial District 14). Incumbent Democrat Billy West filed with no primary or general-election opposition. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Board of Education At-LargeNonpartisan race · Jacquelyn Brown · Keith Byrd · Robyn Chadwick · Franklin Matthew Crockett · Tom Hatch · Johnathaun Lee · Quincei Lovejoy · Theodore Lee Miller
Jacquelyn Brown, Keith Byrd, Robyn Chadwick, Franklin Matthew Crockett, Tom Hatch, Johnathaun Lee, Quincei Lovejoy and Theodore Lee Miller and 8 more are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large.
Jacquelyn Brown Nonpartisan
Brown is a retired teacher's assistant from Hope Mills and the sitting vice chair of the Cumberland County Board of Education, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jacquelyn Brown.
Keith Byrd Nonpartisan
Byrd is a Hope Mills resident running for an at-large seat on the Cumberland County Board of Education, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Keith Byrd.
Robyn Chadwick Nonpartisan
Chadwick is a former Spring Lake town commissioner who placed second in the 2025 Spring Lake mayoral race, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robyn Chadwick.
Franklin Matthew Crockett Nonpartisan
Franklin Matthew Crockett appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large, 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 Franklin Matthew Crockett.
Tom Hatch Nonpartisan
- strengthening academic achievement across the district
- educator recruitment and retention through competitive compensation
- safe and welcoming learning environments
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Hatch
Tom Hatch is a longtime educator with 32 years in Cumberland County Schools, having served as teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal, per the campaign site. Hatch holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and two master's degrees from Fayetteville State University, per the campaign site. Hatch chairs the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and is president of the Fayetteville Terry Sanford Alumni Association, per the campaign site.
Johnathaun Lee Nonpartisan
Johnathaun Lee appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large, 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 Johnathaun Lee.
Quincei Lovejoy Nonpartisan
- Special education services
- School safety
Per the CityView NC.
About Quincei Lovejoy
Lovejoy is a certified public accountant and parent from southern Cumberland County whose focus is special education and school safety, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Quincei Lovejoy.
Theodore Lee Miller Nonpartisan
Theodore Lee Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large, 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 Theodore Lee Miller.
Bryan Moore Nonpartisan
Moore is a Fayetteville real estate agent who ran unsuccessfully for the District 3 school board seat in 2024, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bryan Moore.
Broxie P. Pone Nonpartisan
Pone is a real estate agent and retired teacher who lives near Hope Mills, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Broxie P. Pone.
Demetrius Stocks Nonpartisan
Stocks is a warehouse operations manager from southwestern Fayetteville and a former Cumberland County Schools data manager, named to the Fayetteville Observer's 40 Under 40 list in 2025, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Demetrius Stocks.
Carol Stubbs Nonpartisan
Stubbs is a retired custodian and former Cumberland County Association of Educators officer who placed fourth in the 2022 at-large school board race, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Carol Stubbs.
Karelle Ward Nonpartisan
Karelle Ward appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large, 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 Karelle Ward.
Rebecca (Becky) West Nonpartisan
Rebecca (Becky) West appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large, 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 Rebecca (Becky) West.
Bradley Williams Nonpartisan
Bradley Williams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland County Board of Education At-Large, 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 Bradley Williams.
Chris Young Nonpartisan
Young is the Cumberland County Schools district's technology director, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Young.
Nonpartisan; no primary was held (all 16 filed candidates advance directly to November for the three at-large seats, decided by plurality). Sitting at-large member Jacquelyn Brown is the only incumbent seeking re-election; fellow at-large members Greg West (running for county commissioner instead) and Judy Musgrave did not file to keep their seats.
Full race pageJudges
North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14A, Seat 1Stephen Craig Stokes (D) · Rob Hasty (R)
Stephen Craig Stokes Democratic Incumbent
Stokes was appointed by Governor Stein in December 2025 to the Cumberland County Superior Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge Claire Hill's retirement, per the NC Judicial Branch. He previously served 10 years as a Cumberland County District Court judge and has also worked as a deputy sheriff, military police officer, Army paratrooper and Ranger, prosecutor and defense lawyer. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Stephen Craig Stokes.
Rob Hasty Republican
- Ensuring every party is heard fairly and treated with dignity in the courtroom
- Upholding a deep commitment to the rule of law
- Bringing legal knowledge and respect for every person who enters the courtroom
Per the campaign site.
About Rob Hasty
Hasty has more than 25 years of legal experience, including as a litigator with Anderson, Johnson, Lawrence, Butler & Bock in Fayetteville, per the campaign site. Since 2012, Hasty has served as an Assistant County Attorney for Cumberland County, per the campaign site.
Stephen Craig Stokes (Democratic) and Rob Hasty (Republican) meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14A, Seat 1. This seat covers part of Cumberland County, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A; only voters in that part of the Superior Court district see this race. 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 14B, Seat 1Alicia M. Flowers (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Alicia M. Flowers Democratic
Alicia M. Flowers works as an Assistant District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 14, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory, and is a candidate for the open Superior Court seat in District 14B. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Alicia M. Flowers (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14B, Seat 1. This seat covers part of Cumberland County, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A; only voters in that part of the Superior Court district see this race. 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 14C, Seat 1Lou Olivera (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lou Olivera Democratic
Olivera currently serves as a Cumberland County District Court judge and is running for this open Superior Court seat, per the Cumberland County Board of Elections' official elected-officials list. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lou Olivera.
Lou Olivera (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14C, Seat 1. This seat covers part of Cumberland County, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A; only voters in that part of the Superior Court district see this race. 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 14, Seat 1Toni S. King (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Toni S. King Democratic Incumbent
Toni S. King serves as Chief District Court judge in Judicial District 14, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Toni S. King (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 1. Voters across Cumberland 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 14, Seat 2Frances McDuffie Britt (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Frances McDuffie Britt Democratic Incumbent
Frances McDuffie Britt serves as a District Court judge in Judicial District 14, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Frances McDuffie Britt (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 2. Voters across Cumberland 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 14, Seat 3Sherry Miller (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sherry Miller Democratic
Miller is a family law attorney with 30 years of legal experience serving the Fayetteville community, per the campaign site. Miller earned a B.A. in journalism from UNC Chapel Hill and a Juris Doctorate from NCCU School of Law. A Cumberland County native who attended 71st Elementary, Lewis Chapel Middle and 71st High schools, Miller is running for the district court seat currently held by a retiring judge.
Sherry Miller (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 3. Voters across Cumberland 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 14, Seat 4Tracey L. Henderson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tracey L. Henderson Democratic
Henderson has served as a District Court Judge in Cumberland County following an appointment, per the campaign site. Before taking the bench, Henderson spent over 13 years as a litigator handling family law, criminal law, traffic law and civil litigation matters, and operated a private practice, The Henderson Firm, beginning in 2015. Henderson served in the U.S. Army before earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Fayetteville State University and a law degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Tracey L. Henderson (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 4. Voters across Cumberland 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 14, Seat 5Jonathan C. Strange (R) · Cheri Siler-Mack (D)
Jonathan C. Strange Republican
Strange is a solo-practice Fayetteville attorney handling criminal defense and civil litigation. He previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County and, before attending law school, as a social studies teacher in Wake County, per his law firm's attorney biography page. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jonathan C. Strange.
Cheri Siler-Mack Democratic Incumbent
- Applying the law with integrity, balance, and compassion
- Working to protect the community through judicial service
- Mentoring and advocating for children and families
Per the campaign site.
About Cheri Siler-Mack
Siler-Mack has served 11 years as a District Court Judge and spent 22 years working in the juvenile justice system, per the campaign site. Siler-Mack previously served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County and has taught criminal justice as an adjunct professor for 24 years, per the campaign site.
Jonathan C. Strange (Republican) and Cheri Siler-Mack (Democratic) meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 5. Voters across Cumberland 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 14, Seat 6Rosalyn Hood (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rosalyn Hood Democratic Incumbent
Rosalyn Hood serves as a District Court judge in Judicial District 14, per the North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Rosalyn Hood (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 6. Voters across Cumberland 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 14, Seat 7Caitlin Evans (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Caitlin Evans Democratic Incumbent
Evans worked at the District Attorney's Office in Cumberland County after law school, handling traffic, criminal, juvenile, domestic violence and Superior Court cases, per a candidate biography page. Evans later joined a private law firm as a traffic and criminal defense attorney. Evans serves as President of the Board for Better Health and on the boards of the Child Advocacy Center and the David McCune International Art Gallery at Methodist University. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Caitlin Evans (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 7. Voters across Cumberland 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 pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorNonpartisan race · Ellison L. Ellison · Dianna Chambers · Dwayne Waterford · Yolanda Volcy · Jeremy Stanley · Chris Rivas · Joe Hallatschek
Ellison L. Ellison, Dianna Chambers, Dwayne Waterford, Yolanda Volcy, Jeremy Stanley, Chris Rivas and Joe Hallatschek are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.
Ellison L. Ellison Nonpartisan Incumbent
Ellison currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors, per the county's official board listing. He was first elected to the board in 2022, per The Fayetteville Observer. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Dianna Chambers Nonpartisan
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Dwayne Waterford Nonpartisan
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Yolanda Volcy Nonpartisan
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jeremy Stanley Nonpartisan
Stanley discussed flood mitigation and agricultural grants affecting the Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District in a September 2026 radio interview, per The Carolina Cabinet. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Chris Rivas Nonpartisan
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Joe Hallatschek Nonpartisan
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Nonpartisan; no primary was held (all seven filed candidates advance directly to November for the two seats, decided by plurality). Sitting supervisor Ellison L. Ellison is the only incumbent seeking re-election; fellow supervisor Monique McMillan, whose term also expires in 2026, did not file.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Cumberland County is split across 6 North Carolina Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressNorth Carolina Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 19, 21
North Carolina Senate District 19Venus de la Cruz (R) · Val Applewhite (D)
Venus de la Cruz Republican
Venus de la Cruz previously ran for Cumberland County Commissioner, District 2, per CityView NC. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Val Applewhite Democratic Incumbent
Val Applewhite represents North Carolina Senate District 19, covering Cumberland County, per the NC General Assembly. She is serving her second term in the state Senate. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Venus de la Cruz (Republican), Val Applewhite (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Val Applewhite 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 21Paul Taylor (D) · Tom McInnis (R)
Paul Taylor Democratic
- Expand access to affordable and stable housing
- Support economic opportunity for working families
- Improve veterans' access to mental health and medical care
Per the campaign site.
About Paul Taylor
Taylor is a military veteran and community organizer who has worked directly with families facing housing instability, including eviction during the pandemic moratorium period, per the campaign site.
Tom McInnis Republican Incumbent
Tom McInnis grew up on a farm in Richmond County and built small businesses in the community before being elected to the North Carolina Senate, per the campaign site. He is serving his sixth term and chairs the Senate Finance and Regulatory Reform committees, per the campaign site.
Paul Taylor (Democratic), Tom McInnis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tom McInnis 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: 4 districtsDistricts 42, 43, 44, 45
North Carolina House District 42Mike Colvin (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Colvin Democratic Incumbent
Mike Colvin is the sitting North Carolina House representative for District 42 in Cumberland County, per the campaign site. Colvin is a licensed funeral service professional and Duke University graduate who has served the Fayetteville community for more than 20 years, per the campaign site.
Mike Colvin (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mike Colvin 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 43Janene Ackles (D) · Diane Wheatley (R)
Janene Ackles Democratic
- Expanding access to affordable rural healthcare and strengthening Medicaid and mental health services
- Rural economic development, including job creation and small business support
- Increasing classroom funding and teacher pay while opposing diverting public school funds to vouchers
Per the campaign site.
About Janene Ackles
Ackles is a grant writer and founder of Grantastic Consulting, which has secured funding for nonprofit organizations nationwide, and author of a guide to nonprofit formation, per the campaign site. She founded the Cumberland County Community Watch Coalition and serves on the boards of the Vision Resource Center and the Jai 6 Youth Foundation, per the campaign site.
Diane Wheatley Republican Incumbent
Diane Wheatley is retired, per the NC General Assembly. She represents House District 43, covering Cumberland County, and is serving her third term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Janene Ackles (Democratic), Diane Wheatley (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Diane Wheatley 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 44Charles Smith (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Charles Smith Democratic Incumbent
- Treat all people with equal respect regardless of background
- Bring a fresh perspective and invest in the district's future
Per the campaign site.
About Charles Smith
Charles Smith is the sitting North Carolina House representative for District 44 in Cumberland County seeking re-election, per the campaign site. Smith's site describes principles of fairness, a fresh perspective and forward progress for the district.
Charles Smith (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Charles Smith 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 45Frances Jackson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Frances Jackson Democratic Incumbent
- Increase teacher pay and equitable school funding
- Expand Medicaid and mental health services
- Invest in infrastructure and workforce development
Per the NC House Democratic Caucus.
About Frances Jackson
Frances Jackson is a transportation and community planner for Cumberland County and a transit analyst for the City of Fayetteville, holding a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University, per the NC House Democratic Caucus.
Frances Jackson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Frances Jackson 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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