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CANDIDATES

Dedicated to serving Rutherford County and building a stronger, fairer future for all.

MEET OUR

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Roy Cooper

U.S. SENATE

As Governor, Roy Cooper expanded health care, strengthened public education, and helped bring better-paying jobs to North Carolina...

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Anita Earls

N.C. SUPREME COURT

A dedicated advocate for civil rights and equal justice, with a career focused on protecting individual rights and fairness under the law...

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Judge John Arrowood

NC COURT OF APPEALS - SEAT 1

With extensive experience across North Carolina’s legal system, Judge Arrowood has built a career dedicated to public service...

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LaKesha Womack

U.S. CONGRESS - CD 14

A strategic leader and community advocate with over two decades of experience working to expand opportunity and strengthen families...

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Doyle Brown

NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE SD 48

An affordable housing advocate committed to working families, stronger communities, and putting people ahead of special interests...

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Judge Toby Hampson

NC COURT OF APPEALS - SEAT 2

An experienced appellate judge and attorney with a deep understanding of North Carolina law and a commitment to judicial service...

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John Morgan

NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE HD 113

A veteran and public servant committed to listening, serving his community, and making Raleigh work for its citizens...

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Judge Christine Walczyk

NC COURT OF APPEALS - SEAT 3

An experienced judge committed to fair, nonpartisan decisions, judicial independence, and serving North Carolinians with integrity...

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Phil Burney

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5

A local software engineer and community volunteer committed to service, stronger communities, and a better Rutherford County...

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Jerry Blake

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NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE HD 111

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Erica Davenport

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1

A local parent and community member committed to representing students, strengthening schools, and supporting Rutherford County...

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Kisha McDowell

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2

Kisha McDowell is a longtime community and youth advocate committed to supporting Rutherford County students and families...

2026 ELECTION INFORMATION

Important Dates & Voting Information for Rutherford County

IMPORTANT DATES

OCTOBER 2

Absentee voting begins.

OCTOBER 9  •  5:00 PM

Voter registration deadline.

OCTOBER 15

In-person early voting begins.

OCTOBER 20  •  5:00 PM

Deadline to request absentee ballot.

OCTOBER 31  •  3:00 PM

In-person early voting ends.

NOVEMBER 3  •  7:30 PM

Final deadline to return absentee ballots.

NOVEMBER 6

Deadline to show acceptable ID.

NOVEMBER 13

County canvas. Election results certified.

ELECTION
DAY
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 3rd
2026
POLLS OPEN
6:30 AM  -  7:30 PM

INFORMACIÓN SORBE LAS ELECCIONES DEL 2026

Early Vote
October 15 - 31
Votación anticipada
Election Day
November 3
Dia de la elección

For the up-to-date election information for RUTHERFORD COUNTY N.C., visit the

Rutherford County Board of Elections.

Paid for by the Rutherford County N.C. Democratic Party

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