One candidate is tracked for Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elisa Chinn Gary. Candidate information follows official Mecklenburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Elisa Chinn Gary is the only certified candidate; unopposed candidates print on North Carolina's November 3 ballot. From the State Board of Elections certified candidate list.
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 Mecklenburg County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Elisa Chinn Gary, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Elisa Chinn Gary has been Mecklenburg County's clerk of superior court since 2014, following 13 years as Juvenile and Family Court administrator for the 26th Judicial District, per the state courts' judicial directory.
Who is running for Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elisa Chinn Gary. Candidate information follows official Mecklenburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Mecklenburg 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.
How do I see my exact Mecklenburg County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Mecklenburg County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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