Iredell County Voter Guide 2026: What to Know Before Election Day
Updated: 4 hours ago
With Nov. 3 midterm election approaching, voters in Iredell County are preparing to make decisions about the people and measures that will appear on their ballots.
From federal to state races to local offices and constitutional amendments, the election offers residents an opportunity to participate in decisions that shape government and public policy.
Lake Norman Record has completed this voter guide to help residents of Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman and surrounding communities find official election information, understand the offices on the ballots and learn more about the candidates seeking public office.
The guide includes key voting dates, early-voting information, links to sample ballots and candidate profiles. Because individual ballots vary by voting district, residents should verify their registration and review their own sample ballot through the North Carolina State Board of Elections before voting.
This guide will be updated as additional information is confirmed. Readers should consult official election authorities for the latest in instructions, locations and deadlines.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Event | Date | Time |
Absentee Voting by Mail Begins | Friday, September 4 | 8:00 a.m. |
Voter Registration Deadline | Friday, October 9 | 5:00 p.m. |
Early Voting Begins | Thursday, October 15 | 8:00 a.m. |
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail | Tuesday, October 20 | 5:00 p.m. |
Early Voting Ends | Saturday, October 31 | 3:00 p.m. |
Last day to return an absentee ballot my mail | Tuesday, November 3 | 7:30 a.m. - Deadline |
Election Day (voting at polling places) | Tuesday, November 3 | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Voter ID & What to bring
Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. Most voters will simply show their driver’s license, but there are many other acceptable photo IDs. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID.
For more information about voter ID, click the link here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote?
To see if you are registered to vote, check the link here.
Who is running and who can I vote for?
Iredell County has a list of candidates that can be voted for during this midterm election. Visit this link to view the full list and districts.
Democrat Candidates
US Senate - Roy Cooper
US House of Representatives District 10 - Ashley Bell
NC Supreme Court - Anitia Earls
NC Court of Appeals Seat 1 - John S. Arrowood
NC Court of Appeals Seat 2 - Tobias (Toby) Hampson
NC Court of Appeals Seat 3 - Christine Marie Walczyk
NC State Senate District 37 - Raygan J. Angel
NC House of Representatives District 89 - Robert (Spider) Thompson
NC House of Representatives District 95 - Michael Robinson
Iredell County Board of Commissioners - Terence Clark; Amanda Brwon Kotis
Republican Candidates
US Senate - Michael Whatley
US House of Representatives District 10 - Pat Harrigan
NC Supreme Court - Sarah Stevens
NC Court of Appeals Seat 1 - Michael Byren
NC Court of Appeals Seat 2 - George Bell
NC Court of Appeals Seat 3 - Craig Collins
NC State Senate District 37 - Vickie Sawyer
NC House of Representatives District 84 - Jeff McNeely
NC House of Representatives District 89 - Mitchell Setzer
NC House of Representatives District 95 - Richard "Todd" Carver
Iredell County Board of Commissioners - Scottie Brown; Bert Connolly; Brent Goddard
Sheriff - Darren Campbell
Clerk of Superior Court - Jim Mixson
Register of Deeds - Renee Holland
Iredell Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor - Dave Fargo
Board of Education, District 1 - Brian Sloan
Board of Education, District 3 - John Sherrill
Board of Education, District 5 -Boen Nutting
Board of Education, District 7 - Anita Kurn
This is an ongoing and updated article. Please check back for updates and further information.
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