Rowan County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
43 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 20 Rowan County races, led by the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County) contest.
County offices
District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County)Brandy Cook (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brandy Cook (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County).
Brandy Cook Republican Incumbent
Brandy Cook appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandy Cook.
Brandy Cook is unopposed on Rowan County's November 3, 2026 ballot. She is the sitting District Attorney for the 27th Prosecutorial District (Rowan County), per the county's official elected-officials page.
Full race pageClerk of Superior CourtTodd Wyrick (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Todd Wyrick Republican Incumbent
Todd Wyrick appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Todd Wyrick.
Todd Wyrick (Richard Todd Wyrick) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, per the county's official elected-officials page.
Full race pageRegister of DeedsJohn Brindle (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Brindle Republican Incumbent
John Brindle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Register of Deeds, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John Brindle.
John Brindle (Jonathan Brindle on his filing) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting Register of Deeds for Rowan County, serving since 2014, per the county's official elected-officials page.
Full race pageSheriffJody Burleyson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jody Burleyson Republican
Jody Burleyson won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over sitting Sheriff Travis Allen, per the Salisbury Post, and is unopposed in the November general election. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jody Burleyson.
Jody Burleyson is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot after defeating sitting Sheriff Travis Allen in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, 6,173 to 5,248 votes, per the Salisbury Post. Allen remains the current officeholder until Burleyson takes office; Burleyson is not the incumbent.
Full race pageBoard of CommissionersHannah Addair (D) · Alissa Redmond (D) · Ray Pope (D) · Karla Foster Leonard (R) · Daniel Lancaster (R) · Jason Hinson (R)
Hannah Addair (Democratic), Alissa Redmond (Democratic), Ray Pope (Democratic), Karla Foster Leonard (Republican), Daniel Lancaster (Republican) and Jason Hinson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Board of Commissioners.
Hannah Addair Democratic
- Quality education and environmental health and resiliency
- Sensible, careful development to keep Rowan's agriculture and natural places intact
Per the Salisbury Post candidate profile.
About Hannah Addair
Hannah Addair appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Hannah Addair.
Alissa Redmond Democratic
- Economic development along the I-85 corridor, outside data centers
- Supporting Rowan-Salisbury Schools, including a school bond
- Support for veterans, including mental health and housing assistance
Per the campaign site.
About Alissa Redmond
Alissa Redmond is a Rowan County resident and owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury, North Carolina, per the campaign site.
Ray Pope Democratic
- Fair compensation for public safety officers and teachers
- Planning ahead of population growth and infrastructure needs
Per the Salisbury Post candidate forum coverage.
About Ray Pope
Ray Pope is a retired educator and scientist with 37 years of teaching experience, per the Salisbury Post. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ray Pope.
Karla Foster Leonard Republican
- Compensating public safety officers to reduce turnover after training
- Opening land near the I-85 exit that already has utilities, while protecting farmland
Per the Salisbury Post candidate forum coverage.
About Karla Foster Leonard
Karla Foster Leonard is the founder and owner of New Pointe Realty and previously worked as a Transition Specialist for Rowan County Youth Services, per the campaign site. Foster Leonard chairs the Rowan County Planning Board and serves as director of business advocacy for the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, and holds a criminal justice degree from Appalachian State University, per the campaign site.
Daniel Lancaster Republican
- supporting law enforcement and building public trust in public safety
- responsible growth that preserves community character
Per the campaign site.
About Daniel Lancaster
Daniel Lancaster is a former law enforcement officer who now instructs Basic Law Enforcement Training courses and previously served as an interim Rowan County Commissioner, per the campaign site.
Jason Hinson Republican
Jason Hinson served on the China Grove planning and zoning board for seven years and serves on the Rowan County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, per the Salisbury Post. He is senior vice president of the Southern Piedmont Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason Hinson.
Rowan County elects 3 of its 5 commissioner seats in 2026; voters choose 3 of the 6 candidates below. None of the six is a sitting commissioner: incumbents Greg Edds (running for NC House instead), Judy Klusman and Jim Greene all declined to seek re-election, per the Salisbury Post. Karla Foster Leonard, Jason Hinson and Daniel Lancaster topped an 11-candidate Republican primary on March 3, 2026; Hannah Addair, Alissa Redmond and Ray Pope are unopposed on the Democratic side.
Full race pageTown of Faith Board of AldermenNonpartisan race · Randall Barger · Laura Evans · Jeff File · Jayne Lingle · Emory Sharp · Tara Moose Sigmon
Randall Barger Nonpartisan
Randall Barger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Laura Evans Nonpartisan
Laura Evans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jeff File Nonpartisan
Jeff File appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeff File.
Jayne Lingle Nonpartisan
Jayne Lingle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Emory Sharp Nonpartisan
Emory Sharp appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Emory Sharp.
Tara Moose Sigmon Nonpartisan
Tara Moose Sigmon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Faith Board of Aldermen, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tara Moose Sigmon.
Five seats are up (nonpartisan, vote for 5 of 6). No official Town of Faith government roster page could be located to confirm current board membership; a December 2023 Salisbury Post article on the prior board's swearing-in named Laura Evans and Jayne Lingle among sitting members and Randall Barger as mayor at that time, but this is press coverage, not an official source, so incumbency is not marked for any candidate here. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 1 (North)Chariel Dye (D) · Jacqui Smith Watson (R)
Chariel Dye Democratic
Chariel Dye appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 1 (North), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chariel Dye.
Jacqui Smith Watson Republican
Jacqui Smith Watson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 1 (North), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jacqui Smith Watson.
The North seat is open; sitting member Kevin Jones is not seeking re-election. Chariel Dye (D) and Jacqui Smith Watson (R) are contesting the seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot; neither is a sitting board member, per the district's official board page.
Full race pageRowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 2 (South)Ruth E. Marohn (D) · Dean Hunter (R)
Ruth E. Marohn Democratic
Ruth E. Marohn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 2 (South), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ruth E. Marohn.
Dean Hunter Republican Incumbent
Dean Hunter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 2 (South), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dean Hunter.
Dean Hunter is the sitting board member for the South seat, seeking re-election against Ruth E. Marohn (D), per the district's official board page. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageRowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 4 (West)James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr. (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr. Republican Incumbent
- Upgrading aging school facilities, including decades-old high schools
- Planning for enrollment growth and new schools as the region expands
Per the Salisbury Post interview.
About James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr.
Jimmy Greene has represented Seat 4 (West) on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education since 2022, per the district's official board page. He is unopposed for re-election after defeating a primary challenger by roughly 3-to-1 in March 2026, per the Salisbury Post. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr.
James (Jimmy) Greene, Jr. is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting board member for the West seat, first elected in 2022, and won renomination over a primary challenger by roughly 3-to-1 in March 2026, per the district's official board page and the Salisbury Post.
Full race pageRowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 6 (Special)Alisha Byrd-Clark (D) · Daniel Holder (R)
Alisha Byrd-Clark Democratic Incumbent
Alisha Byrd-Clark appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 6 (Special), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Alisha Byrd-Clark.
Daniel Holder Republican
Daniel Holder appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, Seat 6 (Special), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel Holder.
Alisha Byrd-Clark is the sitting board member for the Special seat, seeking re-election against Daniel Holder (R), per the district's official board page. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJudges
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 1Chris Sease (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Sease Republican Incumbent
Chris Sease appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Sease.
Chris Sease (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 1. Voters across Rowan County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageNorth Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 2Beth S. Dixon (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Beth S. Dixon Republican Incumbent
Beth S. Dixon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Beth S. Dixon.
Beth S. Dixon (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 2. Voters across Rowan County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageNorth Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 3Cynthia G. Dry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cynthia G. Dry Republican Incumbent
Cynthia G. Dry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Cynthia G. Dry.
Cynthia G. Dry (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 3. Voters across Rowan County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageNorth Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 4James Randolph (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
James Randolph Republican Incumbent
James Randolph appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Randolph.
James Randolph (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 27, Seat 4. Voters across Rowan County vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).
Full race pageCities and towns
Town of China Grove Town CouncilNonpartisan race · Don Bringle · Diane Folk · Arthur Lee Heggins · Jason Higgins · Michael (Mike) Roper · Mike Upright
Don Bringle Nonpartisan Incumbent
Don Bringle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Don Bringle.
Diane Folk Nonpartisan
Diane Folk appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Diane Folk.
Arthur Lee Heggins Nonpartisan Incumbent
Arthur Lee Heggins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Arthur Lee Heggins.
Jason Higgins Nonpartisan
Jason Higgins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason Higgins.
Michael (Mike) Roper Nonpartisan
Michael (Mike) Roper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael (Mike) Roper.
Mike Upright Nonpartisan
Mike Upright appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of China Grove Town Council, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mike Upright.
Three seats are up (nonpartisan, vote for 3 of 6). China Grove moved its municipal elections to even-numbered years starting in 2026 under state legislation (House Bill 17), per the town's website and a Rowan County Board of Elections. Don Bringle (Mayor Pro Tem) and Arthur Lee Heggins are sitting council members seeking re-election, per the town's official government page; Diane Folk, Jason Higgins, Michael (Mike) Roper and Mike Upright are not on the current council roster. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorNonpartisan race · Cheryl McCoy Correll · Kristin May
Cheryl McCoy Correll and Kristin May are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.
Cheryl McCoy Correll Nonpartisan
Cheryl McCoy Correll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kristin May Nonpartisan
Kristin May appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kristin May.
Two seats are up; both candidates below are unopposed for the two supervisor seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot (nonpartisan). No official roster of sitting supervisors could be located to confirm incumbency for either candidate.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Rowan County is split across 3 North Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressNorth Carolina House: 3 districtsDistricts 76, 77, 83
North Carolina House District 76Greg Edds (R) · Scott Huffman (D)
Greg Edds Republican
- Support smart, sustainable economic development
- Expand technical training opportunities through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Per the campaign site.
About Greg Edds
Greg Edds is a Rowan County commissioner and State Farm insurance agent in Salisbury who filed as the Republican candidate for NC House District 76 on December 1, 2025, per his agency's website and the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
Scott Huffman Democratic
- Fair wages and support for working families
- Affordable healthcare and strong public schools
- Ending gerrymandering and protecting voting rights
Per the campaign site.
About Scott Huffman
Scott Huffman works in information technology and cybersecurity and is a U.S. Navy veteran who served more than seven years, reaching the rank of petty officer 2nd class, per his campaign site. He founded Indivisible Charlotte and served on the board of directors of the Elizabeth Hanford Dole American Red Cross chapter.
Greg Edds (Republican), Scott Huffman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Harry Warren (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina House District 77Julia Howard (R) · Sabrina Harris (D)
Julia Howard Republican Incumbent
Julia Howard works as an appraiser and realtor, per the NC General Assembly. She represents House District 77, covering Davie, Rowan, and Yadkin counties, and is serving her 19th term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sabrina Harris Democratic
- Fund mental health and substance abuse services in rural areas
- Support public education funding and staff
- Support small businesses and fair property taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Sabrina Harris
Sabrina Harris previously served on the Rowan-Salisbury School Board before her family moved to Davie County, per the Rowan County Democratic Party. She is running in a district covering western Rowan County and all of Davie and Yadkin counties, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Julia Howard (Republican), Sabrina Harris (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Julia Howard 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina House District 83Grant Campbell (R) · Johnnie Jones (D)
Grant Campbell Republican Incumbent
- Oversight of state agencies, including Medicaid fraud prevention
- Child welfare and safety
- Support for agriculture and food systems
Per the campaign site.
About Grant Campbell
Grant Campbell is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election in NC House District 83, representing Cabarrus and Rowan counties since 2025, per the NC General Assembly member roster. A physician and U.S. Army veteran, he completed three tours in the Middle East before retiring as a lieutenant colonel, and earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, per his campaign site.
Johnnie Jones Democratic
- Support fair wages and workers' rights
- Oppose school vouchers and protect public education funding
- Require environmental review before new data-center construction
Per the campaign site.
About Johnnie Jones
Johnnie Jones has worked in construction, furniture manufacturing, and as a union film-industry technician, and retired in August 2021 to care for his wife following her cancer diagnosis, per his campaign site.
Grant Campbell (Republican), Johnnie Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Grant Campbell 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.
Full race pageNorth Carolina Senate District 33Carl Ford (R) · Gary R. Weart (D)
Carl Ford Republican Incumbent
Carl Ford serves as Senate Republican Joint Caucus Leader, per the NC General Assembly. He represents Senate District 33, covering Rowan and Stanly counties, and is serving his fourth Senate term after three prior terms in the state House. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Gary R. Weart Democratic
- Fully funded public education
- Accessible and affordable healthcare
- Addressing the rising cost of living and school safety
Per the campaign site.
About Gary R. Weart
Gary R. Weart is a retired North Carolina public school teacher, coach, and administrator with more than 50 years in education, including as an adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte, per his campaign site. He co-founded Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.) in 1989, now operating clubs in 49 states, and is a Vietnam-era veteran.
Carl Ford (Republican), Gary R. Weart (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Carl Ford 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.
Full race pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Rowan County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Bonds ReferendumLocal · SHALL the order authorizing $40,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating and improving parks and recreation facilities, including athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, greenways, and open space, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved?
SHALL the order authorizing $40,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating and improving parks and recreation facilities, including athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, greenways, and open space, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, be approved? Voters within the City of Kannapolis, including the portion of Kannapolis that lies in Rowan County, decide whether the city may borrow $40 million in bonds for parks and recreation facilities. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/referendums_20261103.pdf.
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