Guilford County, North Carolina

North Carolina Senate District 27

One candidate is tracked for North Carolina Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael K. Garrett. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael K. Garrett (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Michael K. Garrett 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Michael K. Garrett, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael K. Garrett

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding economic opportunity so hard work is rewarded
Environmental stewardship
Grassroots community engagement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Garrett is a small business owner who has represented North Carolina Senate District 27 since 2018, per the campaign site. Garrett is a graduate of Guilford County Schools and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, per the campaign site. Garrett lives in Greensboro, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina Senate District 27 in 2026?

When is the North Carolina Senate District 27 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.

How do I see my exact Guilford County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Guilford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michael K. Garrett, full profile Official North Carolina election office