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Johnston County, North Carolina

North Carolina Senate District 10

3 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Terrett, Benton Sawrey and Pat LeGrand. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kevin Terrett (Libertarian), Benton Sawrey (Republican), Pat LeGrand (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Benton Sawrey 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, Benton Sawrey, is on the ballot.

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Kevin Terrett

Kevin Terrett

Libertarian

Top priorities
  • Greater education opportunities for students and families, including school choice
  • Stronger economic potential for businesses through reduced regulation
  • Better healthcare options for patients and providers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kevin Terrett has lived in North Carolina for 35 years and works in the transportation industry, per his campaign site. He previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for NC House District 26 in 2024. In a 2024 party candidate survey, Terrett said he supports expanding school choice, reducing business regulation and cutting state taxation.

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Benton Sawrey

Benton Sawrey

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Reduce North Carolina's income tax rate on families, small businesses and farmers
  • Support farmland preservation and conservation easements
  • Reduce overregulation and control government spending

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Benton Sawrey has served in the North Carolina Senate representing Johnston County since 2023, per the campaign site. Sawrey is an attorney who previously served two terms on the Board of Trustees at Johnston Community College, per the campaign site.

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Pat LeGrand

Democratic

Biography

LeGrand had a career in information technology, including computer operations and technical project management, and later worked for Bayer Corporation and Grifols in North Carolina before retiring, per the campaign site. LeGrand holds a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University and a master's degree in counseling psychology from National University, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina Senate District 10 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Terrett, Benton Sawrey and Pat LeGrand. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina Senate District 10 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 Johnston County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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Candidate profiles
Kevin Terrett, full profileBenton Sawrey, full profilePat LeGrand, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office