Candidate filing is underway for the 2026 election, when Robeson County voters will cast ballots in national, state, and local elections.
The filing period began December 1 and ends at noon on December 19. The Border Belt Independent will update this list as more candidates file.
The primary is March 3, and the general election is November 3.
Here are some takeways as of December 10:
- No one has filed to challenge incumbent state Sen. Danny Britt or state Rep. Brenden Jones. Neither has anyone filed to run against John Lowery, the Lumbee tribal chairman who was appointed to a state House seat in October.
- Sheriff Burnis Wilkins and Matt Scott are unopposed.
- At least three county commissioners will face challengers.
*denotes incumbent candidates.
U.S. Senate
- Roy Cooper (Democrat)
- Daryl Farrow (Democrat)
- Marcus W. Williams (Democrat)
- Elizabeth A. Temple (Republican)
- Donald M. “Don” Brown (Republican)
- Michael Whatley (Republican)
- Margot Dupre (Republican)
U.S. House (District 7)
- Kimberly Hardy (Democrat)
U.S. House (District 8)
- Kevin Clark (Democrat)
- Colby Watson (Democrat)
- Jesse Oppenheim (Democrat)
- Mark Harris (Republican)*
N.C. Supreme Court (Seat 1)
- Anita Earls (Democrat)*
- Sarah Stevens (Republican)
N.C. Court of Appeals (Seat 1)
- John S. Arrowood (Democrat)*
- Matt Smith (Republican)
- Michael C. Byrne (Republican)
N.C. Court of Appeals (Seat 2)
- Tobias (Toby) Hampson (Democrat)*
- George Cooper Bell (Republican)
N.C. Court of Appeals (Seat 3)
- James Weldon Whalen (Democrat)
- Christine Marie Walczyk (Democrat)
- Craig Collins (Republican)
N.C. Senate (District 24)
- Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican)
N.C. House (District 46)
- Brenden H. Jones (Republican)*
N.C. House (District 47)
- John L. Lowery (Republican)*
N.C. District Court (District 20, Seat 1)
- Krystle Melvin (Democrat)*
N.C. District Court (District 20, Seat 2)
- Leah Britt Lanier (Republican)*
N.C. District Court (District 20, Seat 2)
- Angelica Chavis Mcintyre (Democrat)*
District Attorney
- Matt Scott (Democrat)*
Board of Commissioners (District 2)
- Pauline H. Campbell (Democrat)*
- Melvin Ellison (Democrat)
Board of Commissioners (District 4)
- Faline Locklear Dial (Republican)*
- Scott Bell (Republican)
Board of Commissioners (District 6)
- David Lee Edge (Republican)*
Board of Commissioners (District 8)
- Mike Ferguson (Democrat)
- Michael Seago (Democrat)
Clerk of Superior Court
- Shelena Smith (Democrat)*
Sheriff
- Burnis Willkins (Democrat)*
Board of Education (District 2)
- Melissa Davis Ocean*
Board of Education (District 3)
- Linda O. Emanuel*
Board of Education (District 8)
- Tre’ Britt*