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Fields below reflect the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as races are certified.
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28602 sample ballot preview: statewide, congressional and Catawba County races
U.S. House
ZIP 28602 spans District 10 and District 14, so your U.S. House race depends on your street address. Enter a full address to pin down your district, or browse both fields on the North Carolina hub.
U.S. Senate4 candidates
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U.S. Senate
4 candidates
Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 012 candidates
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Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 01
2 candidates
Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 012 candidates
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Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 01
2 candidates
Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 022 candidates
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Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 02
2 candidates
Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 032 candidates
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Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 03
2 candidates
Countywide races in Catawba County
ZIP 28602 sits in Catawba County, per the Census crosswalk. These seats are voted countywide; district seats, city races and school boards need a street address. All Catawba County races (24).
Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court1 candidate
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Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Kim R. Sigmon is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot after a contested Republican primary. She is the sitting Clerk of Superior Court for Catawba County, a term that began in 2022, per the county's official judicial officials directory.
Catawba County Sheriff1 candidate
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Catawba County Sheriff
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Don Brown is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting Sheriff of Catawba County, first elected in 2018, per the county's official elected-officials directory and his official biography.
Catawba County Board of Commissioners6 candidates
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Catawba County Board of Commissioners
6 candidates
About this race
Catawba County elects 3 of its 5 commissioner seats in 2026; voters choose 3 of the 6 candidates below. Sherry Edmonds Butler, Jay Moore and incumbent Cole Setzer topped a seven-way Republican primary on March 3, 2026 (Nicholas F. Bellomo Jr., Eric Dunn, Dave Fontana and Marla G. Thompson did not advance); Jesse Alden, Phyllis Michaux and Aubrey Gregory are unopposed on the Democratic side, per the Hickory Record and the county's official elected-officials directory.
Catawba County Schools Board of Education6 candidates
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Catawba County Schools Board of Education
6 candidates
About this race
Four of seven seats are up in 2026; voters choose 4 of the 6 candidates below. Incumbents Greg Whitener, Don Sigmon and Tim Settlemyre and newcomer Matthew Fox advanced from a ten-candidate Republican primary on March 3, 2026; Khristy Womack Smith and Kevin Hawley are unopposed on the Democratic side, per the Hickory Record, WHKY and the district's official board page.
Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Conover District1 candidate
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Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Conover District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Robbie Gonzalez is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He is the sitting board vice chair, per the district's official board members page.
Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District2 candidates
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Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District
2 candidates
About this race
Two seats are up; both candidates below are unopposed for the two Newton District seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Tim Hayes is the sitting board chairman, per the district's official board members page; Jennifer Canrobert is not on the district's current board roster.
Catawba Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor2 candidates
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Catawba Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
2 candidates
About this race
Two seats are up; both candidates below are unopposed for the two supervisor seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot (nonpartisan). William (Bill) Shillito is a sitting supervisor, per the county's official elected-officials directory; Brett Little is not on the current roster.
North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 11 candidate
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North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 1
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Nathaniel J. (Nathan) Poovey (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 1. Voters across Catawba 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).
North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 21 candidate
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North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 2
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Sherri Wilson Elliott (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 19, Seat 2. Voters across Catawba 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 11 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 1
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
David W. Aycock (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 1. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 21 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 2
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Wes W. Barkley (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 2. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 31 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 3
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Matthew D. Cabe (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 3. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 41 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 4
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 4. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 51 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 5
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 5. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 61 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 6
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Scott M. Lippert (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 6. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 71 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 7
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Mark L. Killian (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 7. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. State law limits who may run for this seat to a resident of Burke, Caldwell or Catawba County, but every voter in the district still elects it. 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).
North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 91 candidate
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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 9
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Michelle Markham Lippert (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 9. Voters across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. This seat covers the remainder of an unexpired term. 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).
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