Dozens of elected seats in the Triangle are up for reelection in 2026, from local school boards and county commissions, to state legislative and congressional seats.
While many local representatives are unopposed in their bids for reelection, some races will first go through a partisan primary or runoff in March to determine which candidates will advance to the general election in November.
Early voting ahead of the March 3 primary begins on February 12.
You can find out which districts you’re eligible to vote in through the state’s voter search. Voters registered with a particular party can only vote in that party’s primary, while unaffiliated voters can choose any party’s ballot.
Here’s a look at all the candidates who filed for office this month, and which races will appear on ballots in March.
N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Wake County District Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Judges
Wake County Board of County Commissioners
Raleigh Mayor and City Council
Durham County District Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Judges
Durham Public Schools Board of Education
Orange County District Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds

