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Elections

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Mar 30, 2026

"A lot of my conversations with supporters is how important it is to exercise your right to vote," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said.

Hand recounts set for Tuesday in Phil Berger vs. Sam Page state Senate race

Hand recounts set for Tuesday in Phil Berger vs. Sam Page state Senate race

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Mar 23, 2026

A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.

Berger campaign, trailing by 23 votes, asks State Board of Elections for hand recount

Berger campaign, trailing by 23 votes, asks State Board of Elections for hand recount

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.

Berger protests in Guilford, Rockingham could push NC Senate District 26 results into April

Berger protests in Guilford, Rockingham could push NC Senate District 26 results into April

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

The Berger campaign filed protests that affect 13 ballots.

Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November

Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated Mar 20, 2026

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.

Marion City Council to meet about water services, regular meeting

Marion City Council to meet about water services, regular meeting

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated Apr 23, 2026

See what's on the agendas for two Tuesday meetings.

NC 'sore loser' law stops primary losers from unaffiliated run in general election

NC 'sore loser' law stops primary losers from unaffiliated run in general election

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Mar 6, 2026

The N.C. General Assembly approved the law in 1967.

ICYMI: Here's all of our McDowell County primary election cover in one place

ICYMI: Here's all of our McDowell County primary election cover in one place

  • Mar 4, 2026

See who won local races and interviews with candidates.

Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County

Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.

Challenger wins Republican primary for Marion seat on McDowell County school board

Challenger wins Republican primary for Marion seat on McDowell County school board

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Greer will go on to face Democrat Sarah Skinner in the November election.

Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners

Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the strong support shown by the voters of McDowell County,” Allison said in a statement.

Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election

Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

 District Attorney Ted Bell was defeated in the primary. 

Primary elections happening now in McDowell County. Here's how many people have voted.

Primary elections happening now in McDowell County. Here's how many people have voted.

  • Updated Mar 3, 2026

Today, the Republican and Democratic primary elections are taking place in McDowell County.

See photos, video of voting Tuesday in McDowell County

See photos, video of voting Tuesday in McDowell County

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Primary elections will be decided Tuesday.

McDowell County polls open today for primary elections. Here's what you need to know.

McDowell County polls open today for primary elections. Here's what you need to know.

  • Mar 3, 2026

Voting in Tuesday’s primary will be held at all 17 precincts in McDowell. 

Having trouble renewing your driver's license? You should still be able to vote in NC

Having trouble renewing your driver's license? You should still be able to vote in NC

  • Updated Mar 30, 2026

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.

See sample ballots for Republican, Democratic primary elections in McDowell County

See sample ballots for Republican, Democratic primary elections in McDowell County

  • Updated Mar 2, 2026

Early voting for the 2026 primary elections in McDowell County started Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 28.

Who is running in McDowell County primary elections? See voter guides here

Who is running in McDowell County primary elections? See voter guides here

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Meet candidates for local primary elections here.

Republican candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners talk challenges, future

Republican candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners talk challenges, future

  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

This year, six Republican candidates are seeking election to three available seats on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners. 

Early voting in primary elections starts Thursday in McDowell County

Early voting in primary elections starts Thursday in McDowell County

  • Updated Mar 21, 2026

There will be two early voting locations.

Republican candidates for McDowell County sheriff answer questions on homelessness, ICE, drugs

Republican candidates for McDowell County sheriff answer questions on homelessness, ICE, drugs

  • Updated Mar 19, 2026

Meet the four people running for sheriff.

State elections board sends letters to thousands of NC voters with identification issues

State elections board sends letters to thousands of NC voters with identification issues

  • Updated Mar 16, 2026

Early voting starts Feb. 12.

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Deadline nears for registering to vote in March primary in NC

Deadline nears for registering to vote in March primary in NC

  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

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.

McDowell Board of Elections to conduct voting machine tests ahead of primary election

McDowell Board of Elections to conduct voting machine tests ahead of primary election

  • Updated Feb 21, 2026

Testing ensures each voting system will correctly count and tabulate each ballot cast. 

Candidates for 2026 elections make it official: Here's who filed to run for election last week

Candidates for 2026 elections make it official: Here's who filed to run for election last week

  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

Candidate filing ends Dec. 19.

McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan announces he won’t seek reelection

McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan announces he won’t seek reelection

  • Updated Nov 11, 2025

"Through it all, the love I have for McDowell County and North Carolina makes all the sacrifices worth it."

Election final update: Final McDowell County municipal election results in

Election final update: Final McDowell County municipal election results in

  • Updated Jan 21, 2026

See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.

See the results of elections in Marion and Old Fort

See the results of elections in Marion and Old Fort

  • Nov 5, 2025

Who won the elections for mayor?

Snypes elected as Old Fort’s mayor, incumbents return to board of aldermen

Snypes elected as Old Fort’s mayor, incumbents return to board of aldermen

  • Updated Nov 5, 2025

“I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote,” she said Tuesday night. “It’s an honor to be elected mayor.”

Incumbent, former council member and one newcomer elected to Marion City Council

Incumbent, former council member and one newcomer elected to Marion City Council

  • Updated Nov 10, 2025

“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.”

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