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Nash County, North Carolina

Nash County Clerk of Superior Court

2 candidates are tracked for Nash County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nancy D. Blount and Linda Thorne. Candidate information follows official Nash County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Linda Thorne (Rep) faces Nancy D. Blount (Dem), per the NCSBE certified candidate list.

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 Nash County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Linda Thorne, is on the ballot.

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Nancy D. Blount

Democratic

Biography

Nancy D. Blount appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nash County Clerk of Superior Court, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Linda Thorne

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Linda Thorne serves as Nash County Clerk of Superior Court, per the county's official elected officials list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Nash County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nancy D. Blount and Linda Thorne. Candidate information follows official Nash County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Nash 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 Nash 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.

Verify this race

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

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Nash County Board of Education, District 2Nash County Board of Education, District 5Nash County Board of Education, District 6See all 19 Nash County races
Candidate profiles
Nancy D. Blount, full profileLinda Thorne, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office