"A lot of my conversations with supporters is how important it is to exercise your right to vote," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
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A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
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The Berger campaign filed protests that affect 13 ballots.
- Mike Conley
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With primary elections decided the night of Tuesday, March 3, here is a list of races and candidates that will be on the ballot in McDowell County in the general election in November.
- Mike Conley
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See what's on the agendas for two Tuesday meetings.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The N.C. General Assembly approved the law in 1967.
See who won local races and interviews with candidates.
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See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
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Greer will go on to face Democrat Sarah Skinner in the November election.
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“I am deeply honored and humbled by the strong support shown by the voters of McDowell County,” Allison said in a statement.
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District Attorney Ted Bell was defeated in the primary.
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Today, the Republican and Democratic primary elections are taking place in McDowell County.
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Primary elections will be decided Tuesday.
Voting in Tuesday’s primary will be held at all 17 precincts in McDowell.
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The DMV wait times were so problematic, the North Carolina General Assembly passed Senate Bill 391 in July 2025 that includes a section that allows certain Class C regular drivers whose license has expired to continue driving with it for up to two years.
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Early voting for the 2026 primary elections in McDowell County started Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 28.
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Meet candidates for local primary elections here.
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This year, six Republican candidates are seeking election to three available seats on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
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There will be two early voting locations.
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Meet the four people running for sheriff.
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Early voting starts Feb. 12.
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Individuals with a North Carolina driver’s license or other N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles identification may submit a voter registration application online, or in person at DMV offices.
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Testing ensures each voting system will correctly count and tabulate each ballot cast.
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Candidate filing ends Dec. 19.
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"Through it all, the love I have for McDowell County and North Carolina makes all the sacrifices worth it."
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See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
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“I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote,” she said Tuesday night. “It’s an honor to be elected mayor.”
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“We have got a lot of work to do,” one candidate said. “I am looking forward to working with the rest of the council and the community.”

