Every Guilford County election candidate for Nov. 3, 2026: 68 names in 40 races, 21 contested, from sheriff to school board. Early voting ends Oct. 31.
Guilford County voters will choose from 68 candidates in 40 races on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Early voting is underway at 17 sites across the county and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Updated Oct. 23 with a quick list of the Guilford County election candidates by office.
The figures come from the N.C. State Board of Elections candidate list for the 2026 general election. Of the 40 races, 21 have more candidates than seats. The other 19 have a single candidate.
No voter sees all 40. Your ballot depends on where you live: your U.S. House, state legislative, county commission and school board districts. There are no Greensboro City Council races on this ballot.
To see your own ballot, use the state’s Voter Search and open your sample ballot.
Guilford County election candidates 2026 at a glance
The county offices on the ballot, with the number of candidates for each:
| Office | Candidates | Contested? |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff | 2 | Yes |
| Clerk of Superior Court | 1 | No |
| District attorney, District 24 | 1 | No |
| Board of Commissioners (at-large, Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7) | 9 | At-large, District 2 and District 3 |
| Board of Education (at-large, Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8) | 7 | Districts 4 and 6 |
| Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor (two seats) | 5 | Yes |
Names and party labels for every race follow below.
The contested county races
These are the county offices with more than one candidate. Party labels are as listed by the state board.
| Race | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Phil Byrd (Republican), Danny Rogers (Democrat) |
| Board of Commissioners, at-large | Greg Drumwright (Democrat), Mike Perdue (Republican) |
| Board of Commissioners, District 2 | Alan Perdue (Republican), Scott A. Jones (Democrat) |
| Board of Commissioners, District 3 | Jeanine Couto (Green), Pat Tillman (Republican), Derek Mobley (Democrat) |
| Board of Education, District 4 | Ebony Burnett (Democrat), Tracy Gaskins (Republican) |
| Board of Education, District 6 | Khem D. Irby (Democrat), Maritza Gomez (Republican) |
| Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor (vote for two) | Jeffrey R. Egerton, Andrew J. (Andy) Courts, Jr., Ryan Blankenship, Tahir Bashir, Grace Summers |
The soil and water race is nonpartisan, so no party is listed.
Federal and state races on Guilford ballots
| Race | Candidates |
|---|---|
| U.S. Senate | Michael Dublin (Green), Roy Cooper (Democrat), Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian), Michael Whatley (Republican) |
| U.S. House, District 5 | Virginia Foxx (Republican), Robert B. Luffman (Libertarian), Chuck Hubbard (Democrat) |
| U.S. House, District 6 | Addison McDowell (Republican), Cyril Jefferson (Democrat) |
| U.S. House, District 9 | Richard N. Ojeda II (Democrat), Richard Hudson (Republican) |
| N.C. Senate, District 26 | Sam Page (Republican), Steve Luking (Democrat) |
| N.C. House, District 59 | Alan Branson (Republican), Elma Hairston (Democrat) |
| N.C. House, District 60 | Amanda Cook (Democrat), Joseph Perrotta (Republican) |
| N.C. House, District 62 | John M. Blust (Republican), Shelly Headen (Democrat) |
Four statewide judicial races are also contested:
- N.C. Supreme Court, Seat 1: Anita Earls (Democrat), Sarah Stevens (Republican)
- N.C. Court of Appeals, Seat 1: Michael C. Byrne (Republican), John S. Arrowood (Democrat)
- N.C. Court of Appeals, Seat 2: George Cooper Bell (Republican), Tobias (Toby) Hampson (Democrat)
- N.C. Court of Appeals, Seat 3: Craig Collins (Republican), Christine Marie Walczyk (Democrat)
One local judicial seat is contested. For District Court, District 24, Seat 6, an unexpired term, the candidates are Moshera Mills (Democrat) and Erik R. Hamner (Republican).
In Archdale, about 15 miles southwest, voters in the Guilford County part of the city also choose a mayor and three council seats. Only Ward 4 is contested, between John A. Glass and Laura Heflin.
Races with one candidate
These 19 races have a single name on the ballot:
- N.C. Senate: District 27, Michael K. Garrett; District 28, Gladys A. Robinson
- N.C. House: District 57, Tracy Clark; District 58, Amos Quick; District 61, Mary Price (Pricey) Harrison
- Superior Court: District 24A, Seat 1, Lisa Y. Johnson-Tonkins; District 24D, Seat 1, William (Bill) Wood
- District Court, District 24: Seat 1, Marc Ross Tyrey; Seat 2, Larry L. Archie
- District Attorney, District 24: Avery Michelle Crump
- Clerk of Superior Court: David Churchill
- Board of Commissioners: District 1, Carlvena Foster; District 7, Lisa McMillan
- Board of Education: at-large, Alan Sherouse; District 2, Crissy Pratt; District 8, Deena Hayes-Greene
- Archdale: mayor, Lewis W. Dorsett; council at-large, Kelly Grooms; Ward 1, Herb Andrews
Key dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 | Early voting opens at 17 sites |
| 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Last day to request a mail ballot |
| 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 | Early voting ends |
| 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, at your assigned precinct |
The Guilford County Board of Elections publishes the dates, hours and the 17 sites in its early voting plan.
What it means for you
- Missed the Oct. 9 registration deadline? You can register and vote on the same day at any early voting site, Oct. 15-31. Bring proof of where you live and a photo ID, according to the county’s Oct. 7 announcement. You cannot register on Election Day.
- Check your ballot before you go. Your sample ballot in Voter Search shows only the races you can vote in.
- Every early voting site, its hours and what ID to bring are on our voting guide.
- Questions: the Guilford County Board of Elections is at 336-641-3836.
We do not endorse candidates. Results will be unofficial until the county canvass.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running for Guilford County sheriff in 2026?
Phil Byrd, Republican, and Danny Rogers, Democrat, according to the N.C. State Board of Elections candidate list.
How many candidates are on the Guilford County ballot in 2026?
68 candidates in 40 races. 21 races are contested and 19 have a single candidate. Each voter sees only the races for their own districts.
Which Guilford County commission seats are contested in 2026?
The at-large seat (Greg Drumwright and Mike Perdue), District 2 (Alan Perdue and Scott A. Jones) and District 3 (Jeanine Couto, Pat Tillman and Derek Mobley). Districts 1 and 7 have one candidate each.
Is there a Greensboro City Council election in 2026?
No. There are no Greensboro City Council races on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.
When does early voting end in Guilford County?
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at your assigned precinct.
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