southeast region · NC
Incumbent: Ted Budd
The North Carolina General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the state's representation in the U.S. Congress. Voters will elect one U.S. Senator and 14 U.S. Representatives, one from each congressional district, shaping North Carolina's federal delegation for the 119th Congress.
Incumbent: Trevor Fuller
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners election in North Carolina will be held on November 7, 2028, to determine the composition of the county's governing body. Commissioners are elected at-large and by district to set policy, approve the county budget, and oversee services including public health, safety, and infrastructure.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners election on November 7, 2028, will determine the partisan control of the county's governing body. Seven of the seven seats on the Board are up for election in staggered terms, with multiple districts contested. Voters in Wake County, North Carolina, will elect commissioners who oversee county budget, public health, transportation, and land-use policies.
Incumbent: Melissa Powell
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners election in North Carolina will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the county's governing body. The Board of Commissioners sets county policy, approves the budget, oversees county departments, and manages services such as public health, safety, and infrastructure.
Incumbent: Brenda Howerton
The Durham County Board of Commissioners election is a partisan county-level race held on November 7, 2028, in Durham County, North Carolina. Voters will elect members to the Board of Commissioners, which oversees county government operations including budget, public health, infrastructure, and public safety.
Incumbent: Jonathan Barfield Jr.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners election in North Carolina will be held on November 7, 2028, to fill multiple seats on the county's five-member governing body. Commissioners are elected at-large and serve four-year terms, with responsibilities including setting county policy, approving the budget, and overseeing county services.
Incumbent: Beverly Knight
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners election on November 7, 2028, will determine members of the seven-member governing board responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing public services in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Seats are elected at-large in partisan races, with multiple positions up for election in 2028.
Incumbent: Robert 'Rob' Simmons
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Election on November 7, 2028, will determine members of the school board governing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The election will fill multiple at-large and district seats responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the superintendent for one of the largest school districts in the state.
Incumbent: Christine Kushner
The Wake County School Board Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members responsible for overseeing public education in Wake County, North Carolina. This county-level election governs policies affecting over 160,000 students across 198 schools, including budget approval, curriculum standards, and facilities management.
The Guilford County School Board Election in North Carolina will be held on November 7, 2028, to fill multiple seats on the county's school board. This nonpartisan election determines leadership for Guilford County Schools, one of the largest school districts in the state, overseeing education policy, budget allocation, and superintendent oversight for over 70,000 students.
The Durham Public Schools Board Election in North Carolina is a county-level school board election held on November 7, 2028. Voters will elect members to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, which oversees the public school system serving Durham County, including budget approval, policy setting, and superintendent selection.
The Cumberland County Schools Board Election in North Carolina is scheduled for November 7, 2028, to elect members to the Cumberland County Board of Education. This nonpartisan election will determine leadership for the public school system serving over 50,000 students across Cumberland County, including Fayetteville and surrounding areas.
The New Hanover County Schools Board Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in New Hanover County, North Carolina. The board sets policies, approves budgets, and supervises the superintendent for the district serving over 25,000 students across 44 schools.
Incumbent: Shaunda French
The Asheville City Schools Board Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the membership of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Asheville, North Carolina. Multiple seats are typically up for election in nonpartisan races, with candidates focusing on issues such as student achievement, school funding, equity, and facility improvements.
Incumbent: Joe Biden
The North Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary is a federal-level contest held on March 14, 2028, to allocate delegates to the Democratic National Convention based on voter preference for the party's presidential nominee. This primary plays a key role in determining the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
Incumbent: Ted Budd
The North Carolina Republican Primary on March 14, 2028, is a federal-level election where voters select the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats. This primary determines which Republicans will appear on the general election ballot for congressional representation from North Carolina.
Incumbent: Vi Lyles
The Charlotte Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, the state's largest city. The election is nonpartisan in practice, though candidates may affiliate with political parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term beginning in December 2027.
Incumbent: Nancy Vaughan
The Greensboro mayoral election on November 2, 2027, will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term. The mayor oversees city operations, appoints department heads, and works with the city council on budget and policy matters. This nonpartisan election is significant as Greensboro is North Carolina's third-largest city and a key economic hub in the Piedmont Triad region.
Incumbent: Elaine O'Neal
The Durham mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Durham, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Mitch Colvin
The Fayetteville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, and representing the city in regional and state affairs.
Incumbent: Bill Saffo
The Wilmington Mayoral Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation in coordination with the city council.
Incumbent: Esther Manheimer
The 2027 Asheville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Asheville, North Carolina. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.
The Charlotte City Council Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representatives for the city's seven districts and two at-large seats. Voters will elect council members responsible for setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services in North Carolina's largest city.
Incumbent: Mike Barber
The Greensboro City Council election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representation for various districts within Greensboro, North Carolina. Voters will elect council members responsible for local governance, including budget approval, zoning decisions, and municipal services. This municipal election is nonpartisan in practice, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
Incumbent: Elaine O'Neal
The Durham City Council Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the members of the Durham City Council in Durham, North Carolina. This municipal election will fill multiple seats on the council, which serves as the legislative body for the city, responsible for local ordinances, budgets, and policy decisions affecting residents.