Columbus County voters will cast ballots in local, state and federal races for the primary election on March 3.
In-person early voting begins February 12 and ends February 28.
Some takeways:
- Three Republicans are challenging incumbent Bill Rogers in the sheriff’s race. The Columbus Board of Commissioners appointed Rogers sheriff in early 2023 following the resignation of Jody Greene, who became the subject of state and federal investigations.
- Jon David is not seeking reelection as district attorney for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus counties.
- Incumbents want to keep their seats on the Columbus County school board and the Board of Commissioners.
Here are the candidates.
*denotes incumbent candidates.
U.S. Senate
- Robert Colon (Democrat)
- Roy Cooper (Democrat)
- Justin E. Dues (Democrat)
- Daryl Farrow (Democrat)
- Marcus W. Williams (Democrat)
- Orrick Quick (Democrat)
- Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian)
- Donald M. “Don” Brown (Republican)
- Richard Dansie (Republican)
- Margot Dupre (Republican)
- Thomas Johnson (Republican)
- Michele Morrow (Republican)
- Elizabeth A. Temple (Republican)
- Michael Whatley (Republican)
U.S. House (District 7)
- Kimberly Hardy (Democrat)
- Maad Abu-Ghazalah (Libertarian)
- David Buzzard (Republican)
- David Rouzer (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 8)
- Richard (Rick) Combes (Democrat)
- Tim White (Libertarian)
- Bill Rabon (Republican)*
N.C. House (District 46)
- Brenden H. Jones (Republican)*
- Brittany Newton (Democrat)
N.C. District Court (District 15, Seat 2)
- Bryan D. Wilson (Republican)
N.C. District Court (District 15, Seat 5)
- Will M. Callihan, Jr. (Republican)*
N.C. District Court (District 15, Seat 7)
- Sarah McPherson (Republican)
District Attorney (District 15)
- Jenna Earley (Republican)
- J.K. Somers
Board of Commissioners (District 1)
- Barbara Roseboro Featherson (Democrat)*
Board of Commissioners (District 6)
- Ricky Bullard (Republican)*
- Jody (JL) Hinson (Republican)
- Jeanne McPherson (Republican)
Board of Commissioners (District 7)
- Alonzo McArthur (Democrat)
- Jeff Register (Democrat)
- Scott Floyd (Republican)*
Clerk of Superior Court
- Jess Hill (Republican)*
Sheriff
- Ken Elliott (Republican)
- W. A. (Bill) Rogers (Republican)*
- Joshua McPherson (Republican)
- Kevin S. Norris (Republican)
Columbus County Schools Board of Education (District 2)
- Beatrice Addison (Democrat)
- Ronnie D. Strickland (Republican)*
Columbus County Schools Board of Education (District 3)
- Irvin Enzor (Republican)*
Columbus County Schools Board of Education (District 4)
- Chris Worley (Republican)*