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Harnett County, North Carolina

Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court

One candidate is tracked for Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Whitney Pearce. Candidate information follows official Harnett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Whitney Pearce is unopposed on the November ballot for the open seat; the current Clerk of Superior Court, Reneé Whittenton, is not a 2026 candidate.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. Every voter in Harnett County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Whitney Pearce

Republican

Biography

Whitney Pearce currently works as an assistant clerk in the Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's office, per the court's staff listing. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Whitney Pearce.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Whitney Pearce. Candidate information follows official Harnett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court 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 Harnett County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Whitney Pearce, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office