Ballot question

Bladen County Local Sales and Use Tax Referendum

On the ballot in: Bladen County
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote allows Bladen County to levy an additional one-quarter percent (0.25%) local sales and use tax, on top of all other state and local sales and use taxes.

A “No” vote means

A no vote means Bladen County cannot levy the additional one-quarter percent local sales and use tax.

Bladen County officials said the tax would help fund a multipurpose complex for sports, events and meetings (WECT, July 27, 2026).

Sources

2026 General Election Sample Ballots (25 ballot styles by precinct) · Bladen County Board of Elections
Referendum Choices List Grouped by Referendum, all counties (November 3, 2026) · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Bladen County residents invited to weigh in on proposed sales tax increase · WECT

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