County commissionMost votes wins
Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 1
Rutherford County, NC
- Allen HardinRep
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- North Carolina
- Rutherford County
North Carolina · County
Rutherford County
38 races on the 2026 ballot.
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No match.
CountyRutherford County
North Carolina counties- Alamance County19
- Alexander County19
- Alleghany County17
- Anson County21
- Ashe County18
- Avery County15
- Beaufort County20
- Bertie County18
- Bladen County24
- Brunswick County21
- Buncombe County36
- Burke County29
- Cabarrus County27
- Caldwell County24
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- Davidson County24
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- Duplin County21
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- Edgecombe County20
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- Franklin County21
- Gaston County26
- Gates County20
- Graham County18
- Granville County18
- Greene County22
- Guilford County46
- Halifax County14
- Harnett County20
- Haywood County26
- Henderson County35
- Hertford County15
- Hoke County18
- Hyde County22
- Iredell County23
- Jackson County23
- Johnston County24
- Jones County30
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- Lenoir County20
- Lincoln County21
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- Madison County18
- Martin County20
- McDowell County22
- Mecklenburg County54
- Mitchell County16
- Montgomery County25
- Moore County23
- Nash County25
- New Hanover County23
- Northampton County15
- Onslow County21
- Orange County18
- Pamlico County31
- Pasquotank County22
- Pender County23
- Perquimans County21
- Person County17
- Pitt County28
- Polk County24
- Randolph County32
- Richmond County15
- Robeson County22
- Rockingham County17
- Rowan County27
- Rutherford County35
- Sampson County22
- Scotland County19
- Stanly County40
- Stokes County17
- Surry County34
- Swain County19
- Transylvania County16
- Tyrrell County16
- Union County24
- Vance County24
- Wake County62
- Warren County18
- Washington County21
- Watauga County19
- Wayne County23
- Wilkes County21
- Wilson County28
- Yadkin County25
- Yancey County16
No match.
LocalCity, school or district
On the ballot
- Races on this county's ballots
- 38
- County and local races
- 22
- With named candidates
- 35
- Ballot measures
- 3
By office
County and local races
County commissionMost votes wins
Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 4
Rutherford County, NC
- Adam YeltonRep
County commissionMost votes wins
Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 5
Rutherford County, NC
- Phil BurneyDem
- Scott J. HaynesRep
- Aaron EllenburgRep
County clerk & registerMost votes wins
Rutherford County Clerk of Superior Court
Rutherford County, NC
- Steve H. OwensRep
Other county officeTop 2 win
Chimney Rock Village Councilman
Rutherford County, NC
- Nicholas Sottile
- Richard Duffy
- W. Bennett Phillips
MayorMost votes wins
Town of Bostic Mayor
Town of Bostic · Rutherford County, NC
- Mitch Harrill
MayorMost votes wins
Town of Forest City Mayor
Town of Forest · Rutherford County, NC
- Kimberly (SunShine) McCurry
- Steve Holland
MayorMost votes wins
Town of Lake Lure Mayor
Town of Lake Lure · Rutherford County, NC
- Carol Pritchett
MayorMost votes wins
Town of Rutherfordton Mayor
Town of Rutherfordton · Rutherford County, NC
- Jimmy G. Dancy
MayorMost votes wins
Town of Spindale Mayor
Town of Spindale · Rutherford County, NC
- Charlie Brooks
- Jonathan M. Bland
- Wyvern Mason
City & town councilTop 2 win
Town of Bostic Commissioner
Town of Bostic · Rutherford County, NC
- Billy Lattimore
- Mike Hollifield
City & town councilTop 3 win
Town of Ellenboro Aldermen
Town of Ellenboro Aldermen · Rutherford County, NC
- Allan (Bunt) Black
- Lee Allen
- Pamela Padgett
- Perry Whisnant
- Rachel Lawson
- Warren C. Smith
City & town councilTop 2 win
Town of Forest City Commissioner
Town of Forest · Rutherford County, NC
- Anastasia Haulk
- Carl Ramsey
- John Mark Bennett
- Marc Duncan
City & town councilTop 2 win
Town of Lake Lure Commissioner
Town of Lake Lure · Rutherford County, NC
- Dave Lusk
- Friedrich Jaeger-Faber
- Jim Proctor
- Richard Sayles
City & town councilTop 2 win
Town of Rutherfordton Councilman
Town of Rutherfordton · Rutherford County, NC
- Bobby Ray Miller, Jr.
- Christy Freeman Houser
- Doris Crute
- Jeff Wells
- Ricky Gilbert
- Stanley Lennon (Stan) Clements
City & town councilTop 2 win
Town of Spindale Commissioner
Town of Spindale · Rutherford County, NC
- Andrew Kegley
- Ricky Ledbetter
- Rosaleen M. Francis
- Todd Hines
City & town councilMost votes winsUnexpired term
Town of Spindale Commissioner (Unexpired)
Town of Spindale · Rutherford County, NC
- Jonah Creech
- Nancy B. Walker
- Paige Hines
School boardMost votes wins
Rutherford County Board of Education District 1
Rutherford County, NC
- Erica Carson DavenportDem
- Joshua MillwoodRep
School boardMost votes wins
Rutherford County Board of Education District 2
Rutherford County, NC
- Kala SuttleRep
- Kisha McDowellDem
School boardMost votes wins
Rutherford County Board of Education District 3
Rutherford County, NC
- April MayseRep
Special districtTop 2 win
Rutherford Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Rutherford Soil and Water Conservation District · Rutherford County, NC
- Cathy Darnell
- Clint Green
- Mortellus Amorello
- Reggie Hines
- Shannon Buckley
Sources1
Everything on the ballot here
Statewide and district races that include this county, then county and local races. Not every voter sees every local race: it depends on the precinct.
| Race | Type | On the ballot | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal2 races | |||
| U.S. Senate | U.S. Senate | 4 candidates DemRepLibGreen | Not reported |
| U.S. House District 14 | U.S. House | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| State legislature3 races | |||
| State Senate District 48 | State senate | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| House of Representatives District 111 | State house | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| House of Representatives District 113 | State house | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Judicial8 races | |||
| Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1 | State supreme court | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1 | Appellate court | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Court of Appeals Judge Seat 2 | Appellate court | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Court of Appeals Judge Seat 3 | Appellate court | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| District Court Judge District 41 Seat 1 | Trial court | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| District Court Judge District 41 Seat 2 | Trial court | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| District Court Judge District 41 Seat 3 | Trial court | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| District Attorney District 41 | District attorney | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| County6 races | |||
| Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 1 | County commission | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 4 | County commission | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 5 | County commission | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Rutherford County Sheriff | Sheriff | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| Rutherford County Clerk of Superior Court | County clerk & register | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| Chimney Rock Village Councilman | Other county office | 3 candidates | Not reported |
| City & town12 races | |||
| Town of Bostic Mayor | Mayor | 1 candidate | Not reported |
| Town of Forest City Mayor | Mayor | 2 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Lake Lure Mayor | Mayor | 1 candidate | Not reported |
| Town of Rutherfordton Mayor | Mayor | 1 candidate | Not reported |
| Town of Spindale Mayor | Mayor | 3 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Bostic Commissioner | City & town council | 2 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Ellenboro Aldermen | City & town council | 6 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Forest City Commissioner | City & town council | 4 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Lake Lure Commissioner | City & town council | 4 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Rutherfordton Councilman | City & town council | 6 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Spindale Commissioner | City & town council | 4 candidates | Not reported |
| Town of Spindale Commissioner (Unexpired) | City & town council | 3 candidates | Not reported |
| School3 races | |||
| Rutherford County Board of Education District 1 | School board | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Rutherford County Board of Education District 2 | School board | 2 candidates DemRep | Not reported |
| Rutherford County Board of Education District 3 | School board | 1 candidate Rep | Not reported |
| Special district1 race | |||
| Rutherford Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | Special district | 5 candidates | Not reported |
| Ballot measures3 races | |||
| Constitutional Amendment — Maximum Income Tax Rate of 3.5% | Ballot measure | Yes / No | Not reported |
| Constitutional Amendment — Property Tax Levy Limit | Ballot measure | Yes / No | Not reported |
| Constitutional Amendment — Require Photo ID for Voting | Ballot measure | Yes / No | Not reported |
Nothing matches these filters.
Who runs the election
The office that runs voting and counts the ballots here.
- County board of elections
Sources3
Other North Carolina counties
CountyRutherford County
North Carolina counties
- Alamance County19
- Alexander County19
- Alleghany County17
- Anson County21
- Ashe County18
- Avery County15
- Beaufort County20
- Bertie County18
- Bladen County24
- Brunswick County21
- Buncombe County36
- Burke County29
- Cabarrus County27
- Caldwell County24
- Camden County20
- Carteret County22
- Caswell County20
- Catawba County30
- Chatham County20
- Cherokee County24
- Chowan County24
- Clay County19
- Cleveland County16
- Columbus County28
- Craven County33
- Cumberland County30
- Currituck County26
- Dare County26
- Davidson County24
- Davie County20
- Duplin County21
- Durham County29
- Edgecombe County20
- Forsyth County31
- Franklin County21
- Gaston County26
- Gates County20
- Graham County18
- Granville County18
- Greene County22
- Guilford County46
- Halifax County14
- Harnett County20
- Haywood County26
- Henderson County35
- Hertford County15
- Hoke County18
- Hyde County22
- Iredell County23
- Jackson County23
- Johnston County24
- Jones County30
- Lee County19
- Lenoir County20
- Lincoln County21
- Macon County23
- Madison County18
- Martin County20
- McDowell County22
- Mecklenburg County54
- Mitchell County16
- Montgomery County25
- Moore County23
- Nash County25
- New Hanover County23
- Northampton County15
- Onslow County21
- Orange County18
- Pamlico County31
- Pasquotank County22
- Pender County23
- Perquimans County21
- Person County17
- Pitt County28
- Polk County24
- Randolph County32
- Richmond County15
- Robeson County22
- Rockingham County17
- Rowan County27
- Rutherford County35
- Sampson County22
- Scotland County19
- Stanly County40
- Stokes County17
- Surry County34
- Swain County19
- Transylvania County16
- Tyrrell County16
- Union County24
- Vance County24
- Wake County62
- Warren County18
- Washington County21
- Watauga County19
- Wayne County23
- Wilkes County21
- Wilson County28
- Yadkin County25
- Yancey County16
No match.
Questions and answers
What is on the ballot in Rutherford County in 2026?
Our data list 38 races on ballots in Rutherford County, from statewide races to 22 county or local races. Not every voter sees every local race: it depends on the precinct.
Who runs elections in Rutherford County?
County board of elections
When is the election?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at different times in each state; results appear here as each election office publishes its official returns.
When will results be available?
On election night, as each county and state election office publishes its returns. Until a race reports, it shows as not reported, never as zero; results stay unofficial until they are certified.