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Rowan County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 77

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julia Howard and Sabrina Harris. Candidate information follows official Rowan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Julia Howard, is on the ballot.

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Julia Howard

Julia Howard

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 77 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julia Howard and Sabrina Harris. Candidate information follows official Rowan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 77 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 Rowan County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Rowan County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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