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Davidson County, North Carolina

Davidson County Register of Deeds

One candidate is tracked for Davidson County Register of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael E. Horne. Candidate information follows official Davidson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael E. Horne, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Register of deeds or recorder. The register of deeds records and preserves land records: deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and, in some counties, vital records. Anyone buying, selling or borrowing against property depends on those records being accurate and searchable. The office is administrative; it does not set fees or property values.

This race. Every voter in Davidson County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Michael E. Horne, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael E. Horne

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Davidson County Register of Deeds in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Davidson County Register of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael E. Horne. Candidate information follows official Davidson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Davidson County Register of Deeds election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Davidson County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michael E. Horne, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office