With several seats up for reelection this year, Orange County will get at least one new county commissioner and one new school board member. Here’s a rundown of the candidates.
Elections
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Who’s Running for Triangle Elected Offices in 2026?
From local school board to congress, a host of races will be on Triangle voters’ ballots come March. Here’s a look at the candidates.
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Who’s Running: Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
Three Democrats will compete in March to be Wake County’s next district attorney when longtime DA Lorrin Freeman steps down; most other races won’t see competitive elections until the fall.
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Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges’ seats.
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Who’s Running: Wake County Board of Commissioners
The March primary will feature a crowded race for two new seats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
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Who’s Running: N.C. Legislative Seats in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties
Most Triangle state legislative seats won’t be on primary ballots in March. Here’s a look at the most interesting races, and all candidates who filed for state house and senate.
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Who’s Running: Congress
A crowded field for U.S. Senate and a hotly contested primary in the 4th Congressional District. Here’s who filed to run for Congress in 2026.
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Who’s Running: Durham Public Schools Board of Education
With four of seven seats up for grabs, the March election will mean a major shakeup for the Durham school board.
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Who’s Running: Orange County Judicial and Law Enforcement
Orange County will see contested primaries for sheriff and register of deeds in March. Here’s who filed to run in 2026.
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Who’s Running: Raleigh City Council
Here’s who filed for all Raleigh City Council seats and whom voters can expect to see on their primary election ballots in March.