Dear Chatham Chamber members,

Voting is a core part of civic engagement, and the 2026 general election is mere days away. If you haven’t yet made a plan to vote this cycle, we hope these resources will help.

The Chatham Chamber does not endorse candidates or positions on ballot measures. We encourage every member to review the official information and vote.

Official election information

• Chatham County Board of Elections: Current and Upcoming Elections
• NC State Board of Elections: Upcoming Election

Key dates and hours

• Early voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m.
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Photo ID is part of voting in North Carolina. Check the State Board of Elections' voter ID page for accepted types and exceptions.
• Same-day registration is available during early voting only. Registration is not available on Election Day.

Who is on the Ballot?

Contests vary by precinct, so check your sample ballot. Candidates are listed alphabetically within each race.

Federal

• U.S. Senate:
  • Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian): shannonbray.us
  • Roy Cooper (D): roycooper.com
  • Michael Dublin (Green) dublinforcongress.com
  • Michael Whatley (R): michaelwhatley.com
• U.S. House, District 4:
  • Valerie P. Foushee (D): valeriefoushee.com
  • Mahesh (Max) Ganorkar (R): maxforcongress.com
  • Guy Meilleur (Libertarian): guy4nc.org
• U.S. House, District 9:
  • Richard Hudson (R): richardhudson.org
  • Richard N. Ojeda II (D): ojedafornc.com

Statewide Judicial

• NC Supreme Court:
  • Anita Earls (D): earls4justice.com
  • Sarah Stevens (R): sarahstevensnc.com
• NC Court of Appeals, Seat 1: Michael C. Byrne (R), John S. Arrowood (D)
• NC Court of Appeals, Seat 2: George Cooper Bell (R), Toby Hampson (D)
• NC Court of Appeals, Seat 3: Craig Collins (R), Christine Marie Walczyk (D)

State legislature

• NC Senate, District 20: Natalie S. Murdock (D), unopposed
• NC House, District 54: Robert T. Reives II (D), unopposed

Judicial District 18

• District Attorney: Jeff Nieman (D), unopposed
• District Court Judge, Seat 1: C. Todd Roper (D), unopposed

Chatham County

• Board of Commissioners, District 3: Mike Roberson (D), unopposed
• Board of Commissioners, District 4:
  • John M. Crowell (R)
  • Katie Kenlan (D) 
• Board of Commissioners, District 5:
  • Franklin Gomez Flores (D)
  • Steve Ganley (R)
• Sheriff:
  • Marcus A. Globuschutz (R)
  • Steve Maynor (D)
• Clerk of Superior Court: Dana M. Hackney (D), unopposed
• Board of Education (nonpartisan):
  • District 3: Sarah D'Amato, Michelle L. May, Adele Sommerville
  • District 4: Jane Allen Wilson, unopposed
  • District 5: Diana Hales, unopposed
• Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors (nonpartisan, two seats): Richard Hayes, John S. Glosson, unopposed

Statewide Ballot Measures

There are three constitutional amendments proposals on the ballot statewide. Each is a "For" or "Against" vote. The summaries below draw on reporting from the News & Observer.

1. Income tax cap

• Ballot question: Lowers the maximum state income tax rate in the constitution from 7% to 3.5%, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
• Context: The 2026 rate is 3.99% and is already scheduled to drop to 3.49% in 2027 under the state budget enacted in July. The amendment would set a ceiling; lawmakers could not raise the rate above 3.5% without putting another amendment on the ballot.

2. Property tax limits

• Ballot question: Requires the General Assembly to set limits on property tax increases by local governments.
• Context: The amendment does not say what the limit would be or how it would be calculated; that would be left to future legislation.

3. Photo ID for all voting

• Ballot question: Requires all voters, not just those voting in person, to present photo ID before voting.
• Context: North Carolina already requires voter ID at the polls, and by state law mail-in voters must include a photocopy of their ID and the signatures of two witnesses. The state constitution currently specifies voter ID only for in-person voting. The amendment would not change how exception forms are handled or add new requirements to the state's voter ID law.

Get your sample ballot and voting information

• Chatham County Board of Elections: Current and Upcoming Elections
• NC State Board of Elections: Upcoming Election

Thank you for staying informed and taking part in the decisions that shape our community. We hope these resources help you head to the polls with confidence.