Davidson County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
39 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 18 Davidson County races, led by the Davidson County Board of Commissioners contest.
County offices
Board of CommissionersDwight D. Cornelison (R) · Robbie Beasley (R) · Andrea N. Tate (D) · Dexter M. Short (R) · Matt Mizell (R) · Tonya A. Lanier (D)
Dwight D. Cornelison (Republican), Robbie Beasley (Republican), Andrea N. Tate (Democratic), Dexter M. Short (Republican), Matt Mizell (Republican) and Tonya A. Lanier (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners.
Dwight D. Cornelison Republican
- Opposes county funding for the proposed Southmont sports complex, saying taxpayers should not fund what he calls speculative investments
- Supports property tax payment discounts and promoting small business
Per the campaign site.
About Dwight D. Cornelison
Dwight Cornelison owns Cornelison Heat and Air Conditioning and has worked as a program coordinator at Forsyth Technical Community College for 20 years. He previously served on the Thomasville City Council from 1999 to 2007, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dwight D. Cornelison.
Robbie Beasley Republican
Robbie Beasley says he is running to return the voice of Davidson County government to its citizens, emphasizing integrity and transparency in county operations, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robbie Beasley.
Andrea N. Tate Democratic
Andrea N. Tate appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Andrea N. Tate.
Dexter M. Short Republican
- Opposes funding for the proposed Southmont sports complex
- Prioritize jail needs, employee retention, and removing portable classrooms from schools
Per the campaign site.
About Dexter M. Short
Dexter Short has criticized the current county commission's spending priorities, saying the county should instead prioritize jail needs, employee retention, and removing portable classrooms from schools, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dexter M. Short.
Matt Mizell Republican Incumbent
Matt Mizell, the incumbent commissioner seeking re-election, is a lifelong Davidson County resident with deep family roots in the area, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matt Mizell.
Tonya A. Lanier Democratic
Tonya Lanier says she is running because Davidson County government needs new voices and perspectives, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tonya A. Lanier.
Four at-large seats are up; voters may select up to four of six candidates. Republicans Dwight Cornelison, Robbie Beasley, Dexter Short and incumbent Matt Mizell were the top four vote-getters in a 12-candidate March 3 Republican primary, unseating sitting commissioners Karen Watford and Steve Shell, per DavidsonLocal.com. Democrats Andrea Tate and Tonya Lanier had no primary opponents and advance directly to November.
Full race pageBoard of Commissioners (Unexpired Term)Steve Shook (R) · Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky (D) · Felicia Dreher (Independent)
Steve Shook (Republican), Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky (Democratic) and Felicia Dreher (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners (Unexpired Term).
Steve Shook Republican Incumbent
Steve Shook was selected by the Davidson County Republican Party's executive committee on Sept. 1, 2026 to complete the current year of the term of Commissioner Fred McClure, who died in office. He is now seeking election to serve the final two years of that term, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Shook.
Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky Democratic
Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners (Unexpired Term), 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 Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky.
Felicia Dreher Independent
Felicia Dreher appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson County Board of Commissioners (Unexpired Term), 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 Felicia Dreher.
This seat was created by the death in office of longtime Commissioner Fred McClure. The Davidson County Republican Party's executive committee chose Steve Shook on Sept. 1, 2026 to complete the remainder of McClure's current year in office; Shook, who had placed sixth among the 12 Republican candidates who ran in the regular at-large race, now seeks election to the final two years of McClure's term, per DavidsonLocal.com. He faces Democrat Charles (Chuck) Slipetsky and Libertarian Felicia Dreher in November.
Full race pageClerk of Superior CourtSandie Tysinger Chappell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sandie Tysinger Chappell Republican
Sandie Tysinger Chappell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Sandie Tysinger Chappell.
Sandie Tysinger Chappell is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Her incumbency is widely reported in secondary sources but could not be confirmed against an official county or nccourts.gov roster within the research budget, so it is left unflagged here pending verification.
Full race pageRegister of DeedsMichael E. Horne (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael E. Horne Republican Incumbent
Michael Horne has served as Davidson County Register of Deeds since 2018 and is the first person to hold the office there as a certified register of deeds. He implemented a Property Fraud Alert Service for the county, per the Thomasville Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael E. Horne.
Michael E. Horne, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageSheriffRichie Simmons (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Richie Simmons Republican
- Investigating cold cases as a member of the Carolinas Cold Case Coalition
- Engaging the community through board memberships with Crime Stoppers and United Way
- Providing public safety education as a law enforcement instructor
Per the campaign site.
About Richie Simmons
Simmons served with the Mount Airy Police Department from 1986 to 1991 as a patrol officer and SWAT team member, per the campaign site. Simmons then spent 24 years with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, rising from trooper to sergeant, per the campaign site.
Richie Simmons, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Attorney District 33Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III Republican
Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney District 33, 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 S. (Rob) Taylor III.
Robert S. (Rob) Taylor III is unopposed on the November 3 ballot. Prosecutorial District 33 covers Davidson and Davie counties, per the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys. Incumbency was not confirmed within the research budget.
Full race pageHandy Sanitary District SupervisorNonpartisan race · Daniel Efird · Pauline Weaver · Larry Pierce
Daniel Efird Nonpartisan
Daniel Efird is a current member of the Handy Sanitary District Board of Supervisors, per Handy Sanitary District. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel Efird.
Pauline Weaver Nonpartisan
Pauline Weaver is a current member of the Handy Sanitary District Board of Supervisors, per Handy Sanitary District. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Pauline Weaver.
Larry Pierce Nonpartisan
Larry Pierce appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Handy Sanitary 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 Larry Pierce.
Nonpartisan race serving southern Davidson and northern Montgomery counties; three candidates for three seats. Daniel Efird and Pauline Weaver are current board members; Larry Pierce is not on the current board roster, per Handy Sanitary District. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Schools Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Trisha Garner · Lynn Fritts · Caleb Fogle · Sheila Blower · Michael Dale Kuykendall · Amber Goins
Trisha Garner Nonpartisan Incumbent
Trisha Garner is the incumbent, a current member of the Davidson County Schools Board of Education, per Davidson County Schools. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Trisha Garner.
Lynn Fritts Nonpartisan
Lynn Fritts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Lynn Fritts.
Caleb Fogle Nonpartisan
Caleb Fogle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Caleb Fogle.
Sheila Blower Nonpartisan
Sheila Blower appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Sheila Blower.
Michael Dale Kuykendall Nonpartisan
Michael Dale Kuykendall appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Michael Dale Kuykendall.
Amber Goins Nonpartisan
Amber Goins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Amber Goins.
Nonpartisan race; voters may select up to two of six candidates for two seats. Trisha Garner is a current board member; the other five candidates are not on the current board roster, per Davidson County Schools. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJudges
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 1Mary F. Covington (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary F. Covington Republican
Mary F. Covington appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, 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 Mary F. Covington.
Mary F. Covington (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 1. Voters across Davidson and Davie 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 Davidson 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 33, Seat 2Jon W. Myers (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jon W. Myers Republican
Jon W. Myers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, 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 Jon W. Myers.
Jon W. Myers (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 2. Voters across Davidson and Davie 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 Davidson 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 33, Seat 3Wendy Joyce Terry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wendy Joyce Terry Republican
Wendy Joyce Terry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, 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 Wendy Joyce Terry.
Wendy Joyce Terry (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 3. Voters across Davidson and Davie 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 Davie 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 33, Seat 4Jim Hedrick (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jim Hedrick Republican
Jim Hedrick appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, 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 Jim Hedrick.
Jim Hedrick (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 4. Voters across Davidson and Davie 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 Davidson 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 33, Seat 5Jon Welborn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jon Welborn Republican
Jon Welborn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, 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 Jon Welborn.
Jon Welborn (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 5. Voters across Davidson and Davie 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 Davie 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 33, Seat 6Carlos E. Jane' (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carlos E. Jane' Republican
Carlos E. Jane' appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, 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 Carlos E. Jane'.
Carlos E. Jane' (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 6. Voters across Davidson and Davie 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 Davidson 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 pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorNonpartisan race · Tyler Lohr Forrest · James (Jim) Davis · Will Brinkley · Kent Beck · Christopher Lynn
Tyler Lohr Forrest, James (Jim) Davis, Will Brinkley, Kent Beck and Christopher Lynn are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.
Tyler Lohr Forrest Nonpartisan
Tyler Lohr Forrest appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Tyler Lohr Forrest.
James (Jim) Davis Nonpartisan
James (Jim) Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 James (Jim) Davis.
Will Brinkley Nonpartisan
Will Brinkley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Will Brinkley.
Kent Beck Nonpartisan
Kent Beck appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Kent Beck.
Christopher Lynn Nonpartisan
Christopher Lynn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Davidson 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 Christopher Lynn.
Nonpartisan race; voters may select up to two of five candidates for two seats. None of the five candidates currently sit on the Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District Board (Tim Loflin, Lloyd Phillips, Keith Sink, and Jonathan Hill), per the county's board roster. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Davidson County is split across 2 North Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressNorth Carolina House: 2 districtsDistricts 80, 81
North Carolina House District 80Sam Watford (R) · JacQuez Johnson (D)
Sam Watford Republican Incumbent
Sam Watford is a waterline contractor, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 80, covering Davidson County, and is serving his fifth term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
JacQuez Johnson Democratic
- Address the state budget impasse
- Increase education funding and equity
- Raise pay for teachers and state employees
Per the campaign site.
About JacQuez Johnson
JacQuez Johnson is a Thomasville City Councilman and former educator who filed on December 19, 2025, to run for NC House District 80, per DavidsonLocal.com. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sam Watford (Republican), JacQuez Johnson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sam Watford 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 81Dylan R. Tucker (D) · Larry W. Potts (R)
Dylan R. Tucker Democratic
Dylan R. Tucker is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 81 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.
Larry W. Potts Republican Incumbent
Larry W. Potts works as a real estate investor and building contractor and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 81, covering Davidson County, and is serving his fifth term.
Dylan R. Tucker (Democratic), Larry W. Potts (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Larry W. Potts 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 30Pamela D. McAfee (D) · Steve Jarvis (R)
Pamela D. McAfee Democratic
Pamela D. McAfee is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 30 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.
Steve Jarvis Republican Incumbent
Steve Jarvis represents North Carolina Senate District 30, covering Davidson and Davie counties, per the NC General Assembly. He is serving his third term in the Senate after one prior term in the state House. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Pamela D. McAfee (Democratic), Steve Jarvis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Jarvis 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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