Mecklenburg County

View all of your candidates for county office in the 2026 elections.

Board of County Commissioners

Leigh Altman

At-Large · Vote for 3

Leigh Altman (D)

  • Improving mass transit
  • Funding parks and greenways
  • High quality public schools
Arthur Griffin, Jr.

At-Large · Vote for 3

Arthur Griffin, Jr. (D)

  • Education focused on skills
  • Affordable housing
  • Protecting community recreation
Angela White Edwards

District 2

Angela White Edwards (R)

  • Not available
George Dunlap

District 3

George Dunlap (D)

  • Economic development
  • High quality education for all
  • Affordable housing
Mark Jerrell

District 4

Mark Jerrell (D)

  • Advocating for the environment
  • Promoting economic mobility
  • Affordable housing
Charles DeLoach

District 5

Charles DeLoach (D)

  • Investing in childcare
  • Creating affordable housing
  • Accessible healthcare

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Michael Betterly

Vote for 2

Michael Betterly

  • Advocating for regenerative agriculture, biochar, organic soil, and composting.
Barbara Bleiweis

Vote for 2

Barbara Bleiweis

  • Saving our planet by conserving our natural resources and serving the public good.
Jillian King

Vote for 2

Jillian King

  • Public school teacher and stay-at-home mom
Long Tran

Vote for 2

Long Tran

  • Senior Sales Analyst at Samuel, Son & Co.

Sheriff

District Attorney

Clerk of Superior Court

Superior Court Judge

George Guise

District 26C · Seat 1

George Guise (D)

  • Will protect individuals' rights, respect all parties, and work to ensure justice is served.
Karen Eady-Williams

District 26F · Seat 1

Karen Eady-Williams (D)

  • Has experience as both a Superior Court Judge and District Court judge in NC.

District Court Judge

Kimberly Y. Best

District 26 · Seat 6

Kimberly Y. Best (D)

  • I understand the need to make fair and impartial decisions that comply with the law.
Alyssa M. Levine

District 26 · Seat 14

Alyssa M. Levine (D)

  • Gives parties an opportunity to be heard, listens respectfully, treats people with dignity.
Jennifer L. Fleet

District 26 · Seat 15

Jennifer L. Fleet (D)

  • Showing commitment to the job, knowledge of the law, and an open minded approach.
Matt Newton

District 26 · Seat 16

Matt Newton (D)

  • Ensuring that the courthouse is a place where equality and justice prevails for all.
Paige McThenia

District 26 · Seat 17

Paige McThenia (D)

  • Washington & Lee University Law graduate and incumbent for the district.
Habekah Cannon

District 26 · Seat 18

Habekah Cannon (D)

  • Guided by fairness, integrity, and respect for every person who enters the courtroom.
Samantha C. Mobley

District 26 · Seat 19

Samantha C. Mobley (D)

  • Recognizes the importance of fairness, consistency and the safety of the community.