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Polk County
North Carolina
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2026 General Election
November 3, 2026 · in 31 days
Federal
U.S. Senator
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- Michael DublinGreen
- Roy CooperDemocratic
- Shannon W. BrayLibertarian
- Michael WhatleyRepublican
U.S. Representative, 11th Congressional District
If you live in: City of Saluda
- Jennifer Capps BalkcomRepublican
- Jamie AgerDemocratic
- Travis GrooLibertarian
U.S. Representative, 14th Congressional District
If you live in: Town of Columbus and Town of Tryon
- Lakesha WomackDemocratic
- Tim MooreRepublican
State
Judges & courts
Clerk of Superior Court, Polk County
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- Sydney Love BurrellRepublican
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (Seat 1)
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- Sarah StevensRepublican
- Anita EarlsDemocratic
Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 1)
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- Michael C. ByrneRepublican
- John S. ArrowoodDemocratic
Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 2)
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- George Cooper BellRepublican
- Tobias (Toby) HampsonDemocratic
Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 3)
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- Craig CollinsRepublican
- Christine Marie WalczykDemocratic
Superior Court Judge, District 42 · Seat 1
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- Gene B. JohnsonRepublican
District Court Judge, District 42 · Seat 5
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- Abe HudsonRepublican
County
County Commissioner, Polk County
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- Andre OverholtRepublican
- Jon KlimstraDemocratic
- Ray GaspersonDemocratic
- David MooreRepublican
Sheriff, Polk County
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- Keenan NesbittUnaffiliated
- Tim WrightRepublican
District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 42
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- Andrew MurrayRepublican
Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, Polk County
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- Matt DavisNo party listed
- Mitchel ModlinNo party listed
City & town
Mayor, City of Saluda
If you live in: City of Saluda
- Rebecca EmoryNo party listed
- Gilbert MataNo party listed
- Tangie MorganNo party listed
Commissioner, City of Saluda
If you live in: City of Saluda
- Chad BlotnerNo party listed
- Cory EmoryNo party listed
- Curtis FlowerNo party listed
- Summer Mauldin FlynnNo party listed
- Teddy StevensNo party listed
- Ellie VarnNo party listed
Commissioner, Town of Tryon
If you live in: Town of Tryon
- Steve NelonNo party listed
- Bill CrowellNo party listed
Council Member, Town of Columbus
If you live in: Town of Columbus
- Richard HallNo party listed
- Becky KennedyNo party listed
- Mark PhillipsNo party listed
School board
Board of Education, Henderson County Schools
If you live in: part of City of Saluda
- Randy BeaverRepublican
- Reid J. BarwickDemocratic
- Mary Ellen KustinDemocratic
- Shelia DaleRepublican
- Alyssa NormanRepublican
Board of Education, Polk County Schools · At-large
If you live in: part of City of Saluda, Town of Columbus and Town of Tryon
- Mike AshworthRepublican
Board of Education, Polk County Schools · Columbus Township
If you live in: part of City of Saluda, Town of Columbus and Town of Tryon
- Danielle E. GibbsRepublican
Board of Education, Polk County Schools · Cooper Gap Township
If you live in: part of City of Saluda, Town of Columbus and Town of Tryon
- Judy N. JacksonRepublican
Board of Education, Polk County Schools · Green Creek Township
If you live in: part of City of Saluda, Town of Columbus and Town of Tryon
- Sherry Horne PageRepublican
Ballot issues
3 issues on ballots in Polk County.
Every town in Polk County
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