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Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (Republican Primary)

The Election Hub has partnered with The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus to bring voters information about Cabarrus County candidates.

Cabarrus County Commissioners are the chief administrative authority in the county responsible for determining the strategic vision and direction of the County. The Commissioners are responsible for setting policy, adopting the annual budget, establishing the tax rate, overseeing operations (including roads, bridges and public buildings) and hiring the county manager. The five-member board serves staggered four-year, at-large terms. Three Republican primary winners will face three Democrats and any independents who run in the general election in November 2026. There are three seats up for election; only one incumbent who was recently appointed is on the ballot. The county’s overall budget is more than $400MM. The county is currently working on ways to reduce a projected deficit of more than $13MM for the budget for fiscal year 2027.

Cabarrus County has a population of approximately 238,600, featuring six main municipalities: Concord (the county seat), Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland, Mount Pleasant and Locust. The County's demographic profile is shifting, with significant growth in Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations. The white population is nearly 60% of the population in 2022, down from 71.7% in 2010. The county is experiencing rapid growth and faces challenges managing affordable housing, education and roads.