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Mint Hill Board of Commissioners Mint Hill Mayor Mint Hill Mayor The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners is composed of the mayor and four commissioners. Voters will select two commissioners this election who will serve four-year terms. Mint Hill’s population is approximately 27,000 and its median household income is $99,000. Thirty-four percent of registered voters in Mint Hill are Republican, 27% are Democrat and 28% are unaffiliated. Mint Hill Mayoral Candidates

Everything you need to know to vote in the 2026 election. The Election Hub provides unbiased election information to help voters in the Charlotte, NC region, including Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cabarrus Counties. 2026 ELECTION What You Need to Know Before Voting Voting Dates and Times The North Carolina general election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. Early Voting: October 15-31, 2026 TUESDAY NOV 3 Find Your Ballot Or Precinct Navigate to Federal State Municipal Federal U.S. Senate U.S. Senators serve six-year terms. There are six Democrats and seven Republicans running for this office, including former N.C. Governor Roy Cooper and former Republican party chair Michael Whatley. This is a complete list of the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Senate. Democrat U.S. Senate (D) Republican U.S. Senate (R) U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives members are elected every two years. This includes a detailed description of the responsibilities of members of Congress. While redistricting has been a significant topic for North Carolina overall, the boundaries for the counties that The Election Hub covers have not changed since the last federal election in 2024. Cabarrus County Gaston County Mecklenburg County Back to the top State N.C. General Assembly The entire North Carolina state legislature (also known as the General Assembly which includes both N.C. Senate and N.C. House of Representatives) is up for election every two years. Every office will be on the ballot in the general election in November but only a handful are on the ballot during the primary. The key roles of the General Assembly are to determine the state tax rate, determine the state’s budget and create state laws. Cabarrus County Gaston County Mecklenburg County N.C. Statewide Judicial Offices The terms for the N.C. Supreme Court and the N.C. Appeals Court are eight years. They are staggered terms; four seats in the state Supreme Court and the state Appeals Court are up for election in 2026. Only two Appeals Court seats will appear on the primary ballot. Cabarrus County Gaston County Mecklenburg County Back to the top Municipal Local Government Roles Local elections in 2026 include a variety of seats for county Boards of Commissioners and Boards of Education. Cabarrus County Gaston County Mecklenburg County Legal-Related Roles Legal-related offices on the ballot in 2026 include county sheriffs, district attorneys, court clerks, and district and superior court judges. Cabarrus County Gaston County Mecklenburg County Back to the top Early Voting Locations Cabarrus County View Locations Gaston County View Locations Mecklenburg County View Locations Back to the top What is a primary? A primary election is a “run-off” where contestants from one political party compete with one another. The winner of a primary will be on the ballot for the general election. If there is only one contestant (or no contestants at all) from a political party running, there will not be a primary for that party for that race. Can anyone vote in a primary? North Carolina has partisan primaries that are open to unaffiliated voters. Any registered Democratic, Republican or unaffiliated voter can vote in this North Carolina primary. Specifically, registered Republicans and registered Democrats can only vote in their party’s primary. Unaffiliated voters can select which primary they want to vote in. That said, other voters registered with third parties (e.g. Libertarian, Green Party, No Labels) are not eligible to vote in this primary. Why is voting in primaries important? In general, voter participation rates for primaries are much lower than for general elections. On average across North Carolina, fewer than 20% of voters voted in the last midterm primary in 2022. When a minority of voters vote, the voice of a community or region is not reflected in results. Furthermore, because certain regions are heavily skewed toward a single political party, the only meaningful choice that voters have to hold elected officials to account is during primaries. Several Mecklenburg County, North Carolina races for instance have no Republican opponents (such as the county sheriff), so those races will be determined by this primary. Did you know... The order that candidates appear on the ballot is determined by a bingo machine ? A ball with a letter from a bingo machine is selected first, and then a coin is tossed to decide if the candidates are then listed in alphsbetical order or reverse alphabetical order. The letter picked for 2026 was F and the coin toss was tails, which means candidates will appear in reverse alphabetical order. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Spotlight on the Races N.C. Court of Appeals Seat 3 (Democratic Primary) US House (NC-14) (Republican Primary) N.C. House District 105 (Republican Primary)

An unbiased voter guide for local, municipal, county and state elections in Gaston County, NC. Breakfast Ideas Read More GASTON COUNTY Voting Dates and Times The North Carolina general election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. Early Voting: October 15-31, 2026 TUESDAY NOV 3 Find Your Ballot Or Precinct Candidate Forum Early Voting Locations Gaston County has four early voting locations: the Board of Elections office, the county's Citizen Resource Center, the Main Library and the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. During early voting, Gaston County voters can cast ballots at any of those early voting locations. View Locations Navigate to Federal State Municipal Federal US Senate U.S. Senators serve six-year terms. There are six Democrats and seven Republicans running for this office, including former N.C. Governor Roy Cooper and former Republican party chair Michael Whatley. This is a complete list of the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Senate. Democrat U.S. Senate (D) Republican U.S. Senate (R) US House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives members are elected every two years. This includes a detailed description of the responsibilities of members of Congress. Democrat U.S. House (NC-14) (D) Republican U.S. House (NC-14) (R) Back to the top State N.C. General Assembly The entire North Carolina state legislature (officially the General Assembly which includes both N.C. Senate and N.C. House of Representatives) is up for election every two years. All offices will be on the ballot in the general election in November but only a handful are on the ballot during the primary. The key roles of the General Assembly are to determine the state tax rate, determine the state’s budget and create state laws. Only N.C. House District 110 covering western Gaston County will appear on the primary ballot. All the house districts and senate districts will appear on the 2026 general election ballot. N.C. House Map Democrat No candidates on ballot. Republican N.C. House 110 (R) N.C. Statewide Judicial Offices The terms for the N.C. Supreme Court and the N.C. Appeals Court are eight years. They are staggered terms; four seats in the state Supreme Court and the state Appeals Court are up for election in 2026. Only two Appeals Court seats will appear on the primary ballot. Democrat N.C. Court of Appeals Seat 3 (D) Republican N.C. Court of Appeals Seat 1 (R) Back to the top Municipal Gaston Local Government Roles Local elections in 2026 include a variety of seats for county Boards of Commissioners and Boards of Education. Democrat Board of Education Gastonia (D) Republican Board of Commissioners Dallas (R) Gaston Legal-Related Roles Legal-related offices on the ballot in 2026 include county sheriffs, district attorneys and district and superior court judges. Only the sheriff's race for Gaston County will appear on the primary ballot. Democrat No candidates on ballot. Republican Gaston County Sheriff (R) Back to the top What is a primary? A primary election is a “run-off” where contestants from one political party compete with one another. The winner of a primary will be on the ballot for the general election. If there is only one contestant from a political party running, there will not be a primary for that party for that race. Can anyone vote in a primary? North Carolina has partisan primaries that are open to unaffiliated voters. Any registered Democratic, Republican or unaffiliated voter can vote in this North Carolina primary. Specifically, registered Republicans and registered Democrats can only vote in their party’s primary. Unaffiliated voters can select which primary they want to vote in. That said, other voters registered with third parties (e.g. Libertarian, Green Party, No Labels) are not eligible to vote in this primary. Why is voting in primaries important? In general, voter participation rates for primaries are much lower than for general elections. On average across North Carolina, fewer than 20% of voters voted in the last midterm primary in 2022. When a minority of voters vote, the voice of a community or region is not reflected in results. Furthermore, because certain regions are heavily skewed toward a single political party, the only meaningful choice that voters have to hold elected officials to account is during primaries. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

An unbiased guide for everything on the ballot for elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina which is the Charlotte region. This includes local, state and federal races. MECKLENBURG COUNTY Voting Dates and Times The North Carolina general election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. Early Voting: October 15-31, 2026 TUESDAY NOV 3 Find Your Ballot Or Precinct Early Voting Locations In-person early voting will take place until 3pm, February 28, 2026. Mecklenburg County has 19 early voting sites throughout the county. Click on the link below to find the one closest to you. Mecklenburg County voters can cast ballots during the early voting period at any early voting location; however on election day, voters can only vote in their precinct. Remember: "early vote can go remote; election day is when you stay." View Locations Navigate to Federal State Municipal Federal U.S. Senate The United States Senate race for North Carolina is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country. U.S. Senators serve six-year terms. There are six Democrats and seven Republicans running for this office, including former N.C. Governor Roy Cooper and former Republican party chair Michael Whatley. This is a complete list of the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Senate. Democrat U.S. Senate (D) Republican U.S. Senate (R) U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives members are elected every two years. This includes a detailed description of the responsibilities of members of Congress. While redistricting has been a significant topic for North Carolina overall, the boundaries for the counties that The Election Hub covers have not changed since the last federal election in 2024. Democrat U.S. House (NC-8) (D) U.S. House (NC-12) (D) U.S. House (NC-14) (D) Republican U.S. House (NC-12) (R) U.S. House (NC-14) (R) Back to the top State N.C. General Assembly The entire North Carolina state legislature (officially the General Assembly which includes both N.C. Senate and N.C. House of Representatives) is up for election every two years. All offices will be on the ballot in the general election in November but only a handful are on the ballot during the primary. The key roles of the General Assembly are to determine the state tax rate, determine the state’s budget and create state laws. N.C. Senate Map Democrat N.C. State Senate 37 (D) N.C. House 99 (D) N.C. House 106 (D) N.C. House Map Republican N.C. House 105 (R) N.C. Statewide Judicial Offices The terms for the N.C. Supreme Court and the N.C. Appeals Court are eight years. They are staggered terms; four seats in the state Supreme Court and the state Appeals Court are up for election in 2026. Only two Appeals Court seats will appear on the primary ballot. Democrat Court of Appeals Seat 3 (D) Republican Court of Appeals Seat 1 (R) Back to the top Municipal Mecklenburg Local Government Roles The entire Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is up for election in 2026 but only the few races below are on the primary ballot. Republican No candidates on ballot. Democrat Board of Commissioners At-Large (D) Board of Commissioners District 1 (D) Board of Commissioners District 2 (D) Board of Commissioners District 3 (D) Mecklenburg Legal-Related Roles Legal-related offices on the ballot in 2026 include county sheriffs, district attorneys and district and superior court judges. Only three races will appear on the primary ballot. Democrat District Court Judge 26 18 (D) Superior Court Judge 26C 1 (D) Mecklenburg County Sheriff (D) Republican No candidates on ballot. Back to the top IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Spotlight on the Races N.C. House 105 (Republican Primary) N.C. House 106 (Democratic Primary) Mecklenburg County Sheriff (Democratic Primary)

Unbiased and comprehensive election information covering local, municipal, county and state elections for Cabarrus County, NC. Voting Dates and Times The North Carolina general election will take place on November 3, 2026. Early Voting: October 15-31, 2026 TUESDAY NOV 3 Find Your Ballot Or Precinct CABARRUS COUNTY Photos: Michael A. Anderson Photography Early Voting Information Cabarrus County has one in-person early voting location: Cabarrus County Board of Elections (369 Church Street N, Concord, NC 28025). Dates and Hours Navigate to Federal State Municipal Federal U.S. Senate U.S. Senators serve six-year terms. There are six Democrats and seven Republicans running for this office, including former N.C. Governor Roy Cooper and former Republican party chair Michael Whatley. This is a complete list of the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Senate. Democrat U.S. Senate (D) Republican U.S. Senate (R) U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives members are elected every two years. This includes a detailed description of the responsibilities of members of Congress. Democrat U.S. House (NC-6) (D) U.S. House (NC-8) (D) Republican No candidates on ballot. Back to the top State N.C. General Assembly The entire North Carolina state legislature (officially the General Assembly which includes both N.C. Senate and N.C. House of Representatives) is up for election every two years. All offices will be on the ballot in the general election in November but for Cabarrus County voters, only N.C. Senate District 34 and N.C. House District 73 will appear on the primary ballot. The key roles of the General Assembly are to determine the state tax rate, determine the state’s budget and create state laws. N.C. Senate Map N.C. House Map Democrat No candidates on ballot. N.C. House 73 (D) Republican N.C. State Senate 34 (R) N.C. Statewide Judicial Offices The terms for the N.C. Supreme Court and the N.C. Appeals Court are eight years. Two of the N.C. Appeals Court seats will appear on primary ballots in 2026. Democrat N.C. Court of Appeals Seat 3 (D) Republican N.C. Court of Appeals Seat 1 (R) Back to the top Municipal Cabarrus Local Government Roles Cabarrus County voters will select members of the county's Board of Commissioners and Board of Education in 2026. Two of those races will appear on primary ballots. Democrat No candidates on ballot. Republican Board of Commissioners (R) Board of Education (R) Cabarrus Legal-Related Roles Offices on the ballot in 2026 include county sheriff, district attorney, court clerk, and district and superior court judges. Democrat No candidates on ballot. Republican Clerk of Superior Court (R) Other Local Government Roles The city of Kannapolis has one of the few city school systems in North Carolina. It is a separate entity than Cabarrus County Schools. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to the Kannapolis Board of Education for Area 1. This is a nonpartisan race. Nonpartisan Kannapolis Board of Education 1 Back to the top What is a primary? A primary election is a “run-off” where contestants from one political party compete. The winner of a primary will be on the ballot for the general election. If there is only one contestant from a political party running, there will not be a primary for that party for that race. Can anyone vote in a primary? North Carolina has partisan primaries that are open to unaffiliated voters. Any registered Democratic, Republican or unaffiliated voter can vote in this North Carolina primary. Specifically, registered Republicans and registered Democrats can only vote in their party’s primary. Unaffiliated voters can select which primary they want to vote in. That said, other voters registered with third parties (e.g. Libertarian, Green Party, No Labels) are not eligible to vote in this primary. Why is voting in primaries important? In general, voter participation rates for primaries are much lower than for general elections. On average across North Carolina, fewer than 20% of voters voted in the last midterm primary in 2022. When a minority of voters vote, the voice of a community or region is not reflected in results. Furthermore, because certain regions are heavily skewed toward a single political party, the only meaningful choice that voters have to hold elected officials to account is during primaries. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Key details about Michael C. Byrne < Back to Candidates Michael C. Byrne Party: Republican Incumbent: No Age: 58 Previous experience in elected office: None Occupation: Administrative law judge Description: Byrne is an administrative law judge, which means he oversees hearings between state agencies and citizens. He describes himself as a "conservative" judge and is endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations. On his website, he describes spending much of his career defending law enforcement officers. Other personal: Byrne grew up in Wake County and has a bachelor's from NC State and a JD from Campbell University. Candidate Website The Election Hub Questionnaire Please provide demographic information about yourself to help voters (age, education, current occupation, where you live). I am an Administrative Law Judge for the NC Office of Administrative Hearings. I received my law degree from Campbell University and my undergraduate degree from NC State. I am 58 years old and I live in Cary, NC with my wife and our rescue dog, Tilda. Why are you running for this role and why should voters pick you? Please share your previous experience in elected office that would be relevant to voters. I have a combined 30 years of trial, appellate, and judicial experience. In almost 6 years as a NC Administrative Law Judge, I've authored almost 400 opinions. Nine were reviewed by the Court of Appeals and all were unanimously affirmed. I have never been reversed by the Court of Appeals. As a lawyer I personally did more than 20 cases in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and served as an amicus for multiple groups in others. Additionally, I litigated hundreds of trials, including 272 cases alone in the Office of Administrative Hearings, where I am now a judge. I believe that Judges follow the law and the NC Constitution as written, but my overall philosophy is fairness: everyone appearing before the courts, no matter who they are, receives a fair and impartial hearing. Due process and fair hearings are essential. Tell us 1-2 professional accomplishments you have achieved in your work experience (not limited to public service) that give voters a sense of your leadership style or skills. I've authored almost 400 opinions. Nine were reviewed by the Court of Appeals and all were unanimously affirmed. I have never been reversed by the Court of Appeals. As a lawyer I personally did more than 20 cases in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and served as an amicus for multiple groups in others. What endorsements from any notable North Carolina organizations or people have you received? I am the only primary endorsed Court of Appeals candidate by the National Association of Police Organizations (241,000 sworn officers and 1,000 police organizations nationwide), the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (part of the nation's largest police fraternal organization) and the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NC's largest law enforcement organization). This combination of endorsements is unprecedented in a NC judicial primary. And I have more endorsements coming - so check my website for updates: https://mb4nc.com/endorsements. How long have you lived in the region/district where you are running for office? I have lived in NC since I was 5 years old. Tell us something unexpected about yourself that voters may be interested to know. I am an amateur racing driver and competition driving instructor. < Previous Candidate Next Candidate >

Key details about Justin E. Dues < Back to Candidates Justin E. Dues Party: Democrat Incumbent: No Age: 41 Previous experience in elected office: None; ran unsuccessfully for Congress (NC-8) in 2024 Occupation: Founder of a medical device company; nickel trader Description: Dues cites the top issue for his campaign as affordability. He believes that the root of high prices is "capitalism without competition." He also states on his website that healthcare is a universal right. He advocates "for a constitutional amendment to make gerrymandering illegal, an end to Corporate Lobbying, moving to non-partisan primaries so you don’t have to be an extremist to get to the general election, adding term limits to Congress, reversing the harmful Citizen’s United decision that allows extreme dark money to flood our politics." He includes a link on his website called Project 2030 which he describes as a "Democratic antidote to Project 2025." Other personal: Dues is from Ohio and joined the U.S. Marine Corps after 9/11. He says that he was disillusioned during his service by "rampant fraud, waste, and abuse by the DoD." Dues is the father of four. He has a bachelor's from the University of Maryland and an MBA from UNC Charlotte. Candidate Website The Election Hub Questionnaire Please provide demographic information about yourself to help voters (age, education, current occupation, where you live). I will turn 41 shortly before the primary and reside in Concord, North Carolina, with my wife, 4 children and 3 dogs. I hold an MBA from UNC Charlotte and a bachelor’s degree in business. I’ve spent most of my adult life in North Carolina, serving in the Marine Corps, raising my family here, launching businesses, and working with communities across the state. Why are you running for this role and why should voters pick you? Please share your previous experience in elected office that would be relevant to voters. Working-class families are being left behind by a political system that too often serves wealthy donors and entrenched interests. My opponents have long careers in politics or corporate law, but I bring lived experience as a veteran, entrepreneur, and community advocate that WILL NOT accept the status quo. I've worked multiple full-time jobs for the past 7 years and understand the everyday affordability pressures from rising housing and insurance costs to healthcare access to education. I have not held elected office before, but I’ve led public / private / military teams, built organizations, and made tough decisions that brought real results. It’s time for ethical and moral political leadership that reflects the people – not the corporate donor class. Tell us 1-2 professional accomplishments you have achieved in your work experience (not limited to public service) that give voters a sense of your leadership style or skills. -Veteran and Builder of Businesses: After serving in the military, I built and led companies ranging from small startups to teams in national-scale organizations. I understand how to manage people, grow responsibly, and build systems that work. This led to a nationwide award from the SBA in 2023 when I was named to the 40 under 40 for work done at UNC Charlotte. -Founder of Prohuman Technologies: I launched a medical device startup focused on wearable health innovation, aimed at helping people recover faster and live healthier lives. After sustaining injuries on active duty I sought ways of pain relief other than pharmaceuticals/opioids, which led me to form a team and create a device that heats and cools with thermoelectric technology. This has required strategic leadership, patent development, regulatory awareness, and working closely with universities, clinicians, and research networks to solve real problems. What endorsements from any notable NC organizations or people have you received? As a grassroots campaign, we've not sought any endorsements, although the Charlotte Observer did endorse my 2024 Congressional campaign. How long have you lived in the region/district where you are running for office? I’ve lived in the greater Charlotte region for over a decade and have deep ties across Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Union, and surrounding counties. My professional and personal life have been rooted here, and my campaign is focused on the real needs of this region – from rural infrastructure and affordable housing to economic revitalization and proper funding of public schools. Tell us something unexpected about yourself that voters may be interested to know. A deep interest in astronomy and human evolution and will read / research topics just for fun. I'm a lover of all animals. < Previous Candidate Next Candidate >

Key details about Precinda Bjorgen < Back to Candidates Precinda Bjorgen Party: Democrat Incumbent: No Age: Approximately 63 Previous experience in elected office: None Occupation: According to Linkedin, a former real estate broker Description: We were unable to verify information about this candidate. Other personal: Bjorgen has a bachelor's degree from N.C. State. No candidate website or social media found The Election Hub Questionnaire No response from candidate < Previous Candidate Next Candidate >