Iredell County 2026 Midterm Elections: What’s on the Ballot?
Iredell County voters will have several decisions to make during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, including races for Congress, the North Carolina General Assembly, local government and the courts. Voters will also decide on three proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that address voter identification requirements, the state income tax rate and local property tax increases.
The election gives residents across Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman and surrounding communities an opportunity to weigh in on the people and policies that will shape their communities and the state in the coming years.
Because Iredell County includes multiple voting districts, the candidates and races appearing on an individual's ballot may vary depending on their residential address. Voters can find their personalized sample ballot through the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
Three constitutional amendments on the ballot
One of the most significant parts of the November ballot will be three proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution. The measures concern voting requirements, state income taxes and local government property tax increases.
1. Photo Identification Requirements for Voters
The first proposed amendment would change the state constitution to require all voters, not just those voting in person, to present photo identification before voting.
North Carolina already has voter identification requirements under state law, including rules and procedures for absentee-by-mail voters. If approved, the amendment would establish the broader photo identification requirement in the state constitution.
Voters will choose either “For” or “Against” the proposed amendment.
2. A 3.5% cap on the state income tax
The second amendment would change the North Carolina Constitution to prevent the state income tax rate from exceeding 3.5%.
Under Senate Bill 1080, the amendment would limit the maximum allowable tax rate on both personal and corporate income to 3.5% if approved by voters. The limit would apply to taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
The proposal would establish a maximum tax rate, not automatically set every taxpayer's rate at 3.5%. Actual rates could be lower. The amendment would limit the state's ability to raise income tax rates above the constitutional ceiling.
The measure will appear on the ballot as: “Constitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).”
3. Limits on local property tax increase
The third amendment would require the North Carolina General Assembly to establish limits on increases in local government property tax levies, while allowing for exceptions.
The amendment would not itself establish a specific percentage cap on future property tax increases. Instead, lawmakers would be required to pass legislation establishing the limits.
Property taxes help fund local services, including public safety, education-related expenses, recreation and other government operations. How the amendment would affect individual taxpayers and local budgets would depend on the legislation adopted to implement it.
The measure will appear on the ballot as: “Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.”
How to find your sample ballot
Before heading to the polls, voters should review their sample ballot to see the candidates, offices and constitutional amendments they will be asked to consider.
To find your ballot, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections' voter lookup page and search for your voter record. Select your record, verify your information and locate the sample ballot link associated with your ballot style.
Voters can also visit the Iredell County Board of Elections website for candidate lists, polling locations, election deadlines and additional voting information.
Early voting is taking place from now until October 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters who are in line at their assigned polling place by 7:30 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
With local offices and statewide constitutional questions on the same ballot, reviewing the ballot in advance can help Iredell County residents understand the decisions they will be making this November.
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