Cabarrus County, North Carolina ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Office	Candidates
Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Vote for 3	James N. Bailey (R) James N. Bailey (Republican Party) is running for election to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. Bailey was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I was born in West Virginia but moved to Kannapolis at a very young age. I attended Winecoff Elementary, NW Cabarrus Middle and High School.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “We have to keep taxes as low as possible while still providing the quality services we expect. There is much to be gained from simply changing internal policies within the County budgeting process.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “Of course, I am passionate about public safety. Without our citizens feeling safe, we are not truly living.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Kristel Swayze (R) Dan Redding (D) Dan Redding (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (2) Campaign priorities: “Fair and functioning governance: our county deserves a local government that we should be proud of, not embarrassed by.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “Public schools are a community's best investment, and if I am elected, I will do everything I can to make our school systems (Cabarrus County, Kannapolis City, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College) the envy of the state.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Ian Patrick (R) Ingrid Nurse (D) Thomas Hill (L) Phil Henry (D)
Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education Vote for 3	Pam Escobar (D) William L. Barbee (R) Mishell Williams (D) Courtney Steinberg (D) Courtney Steinberg (Democratic Party) is running for election for an at-large seat of the Cabarrus County Schools school board in North Carolina. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Robert Kirk (R) Bubba Hartsell (R) Bubba Hartsell (Republican Party) is running for election for an at-large seat of the Cabarrus County Schools school board in North Carolina. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Bubba Hartsell earned a high school diploma from Northwest Cabarrus High School. He graduated from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in 2019. Campaign Facebook No campaign site found Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am a Christian, Husband, Father, American Patriot, and Conservative. I am a Cabarrus County native, I attended Cabarrus County Schools and graduated from Northwest Cabarrus.” Campaign priorities: “We need a policy that aligns with NC HB 805 and Executive Order 14168. I believe there is wasteful spending and there are ways to save funds while maintaining a high level of educational instruction.” Policy focus: “We need a policy that aligns with NC HB805 and Executive Order 14168. Men DO NOT belong in women's private spaces.”
City of Locust City Council Vote for 3	Joseph Abbatiello Richard Burr Jeff Claiborne Jeff Claiborne is running for election to the Locust City Council in North Carolina. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am currently a board member on the City of Locust Planning and Zoning Board. I was born and raised in Tennessee.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “I am committed to keeping my oath of office to defend and obey the Constitution of the United States and to ethical and responsive government.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “As a retired police officer and former Christian educator, I am passionate about public safety and recreational and educational opportunities for city residents.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Patty Harris Roger L. Hypes George (Giorgio) Prisco Barry Sims Barry Sims is running for election to the Locust City Council in North Carolina. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Mandy Watson

Cabarrus County Sheriff: Van Shaw (R)

N.C. District Court Judge District 25 Seat 1: Christy E. Wilhelm (R)
N.C. District Court Judge District 25 Seat 2:
Beth Street (R)
Beth Street (Republican Party) is running for election to the North Carolina District Court District 25 Seat 2. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found
Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a conservative District Court Judge currently, running for re-election. I have served the past 4 years serving the people of Cabarrus County as a judge.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “My faith is crucial to my job as a judge. I strive to follow the law first.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am most passionate about cases that involve children.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
N.C. District Court Judge District 25 Seat 3: Kimberly Herrick (R)
N.C. District Court Judge District 25 Seat 4: Brent Cloninger (R)
District Attorney District 25: Ashlie Shanley (R)
Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court: Bill Baggs (R)

Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor: Victoria P. Porter, Jeff Goforth

City of Locust Mayor: Steve Huber

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