Candidate Filing and Information
When is the next election?
The 2026 Primaries will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
What local offices are up for election and where do they file?
Filing begins December 1, 2025 at noon and ends December 19, 2025 at noon at the Transylvania County Election Center More info
- NC Senate District 50 (if resident of the county)
- NC House District 119 (if resident of the county)
- County Commissioners (2 seats)
- Clerk of Court
- Sheriff
- Board of Education (2 seats)
Filing begins on June 8, 2026 at noon and ends July 6, 2026 at 5 pm at the Transylvania County Board of Elections for the non-partisan contest below
- Soil & Water District Supervisors (2 seats)
Who will be on the ballot?
Click here to see the sample ballot. (When available)
Can an unaffiliated candidate run for a partisan office?
Yes, provided the individual has fulfilled the requirements for a successful petition and filed with the Board of Elections by 12:00 noon on March 3, 2026. Contact the Board of Elections office for more information.
Can I change my party affiliation before filing for a partisan office?
No person shall be permitted to file as a candidate in a party primary unless that person has been affiliated with that party for at least 90 days as of the date of that person filing such notice of candidacy (per NC G.S. 163-106.1 ).
