One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Register of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig Olive. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Craig Olive (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Johnston County Register of Deeds, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate listing (the office is on the 2026 ballot in 24 counties).
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 Johnston County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Olive has served as Johnston County Register of Deeds for six terms, per the campaign site. Olive is running for re-election to the Johnston County Register of Deeds, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Johnston County Register of Deeds in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Register of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig Olive. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Johnston 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.
How do I see my exact Johnston County ballot?
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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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