Brunswick County Election Results 2026 & Sample Ballot
Brunswick County voters will decide 24 contests on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, including Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 1, Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 2, and Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET, updated as the Brunswick County Board of Elections releases them.
County races
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 1
Gary Woods (DEM) and Randy Thompson (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 1 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 2
Sara Singer (DEM) and Patti Hewett (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 2 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
School board
Brunswick County Board of Education, District 3
Susanne Duncan (DEM) and Paige Morgan (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Education, District 3 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Brunswick County Board of Education, District 5
Brian D. Rupp (DEM) and Steve Gainey (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Education, District 5 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Amendments and ballot questions
Brunswick County School Bonds ($349.6 Million)
Brunswick County voters will decide Brunswick County School Bonds ($349.6 Million) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Authorizes $349.6 million in Brunswick County bonds for school construction, renovation, equipment and land, repaid with property taxes. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
North Carolina Amendment 1: Photo ID for All Voters
Brunswick County voters will decide North Carolina Amendment 1: Photo ID for All Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Amends the NC Constitution to require all voters, not only in-person voters, to present photo identification before voting. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
North Carolina Amendment 2: 3.5% Income Tax Cap
Brunswick County voters will decide North Carolina Amendment 2: 3.5% Income Tax Cap on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Amends the NC Constitution to cap the state income tax rate at 3.5%. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
North Carolina Amendment 3: Limits on Local Property Tax Increases
Brunswick County voters will decide North Carolina Amendment 3: Limits on Local Property Tax Increases on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Amends the NC Constitution to require limits on property tax increases by local governments. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Special districts
Brunswick County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Jody E. Clemmons, Mike Barbee, and Anthony Street are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
State races
NC State Senate, District 8
Richard (Rick) Combes (DEM), Tim White (LIB), and Bill Rabon (REP) are on the ballot in the NC State Senate, District 8 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NC House of Representatives, District 17
Dennis A. Breen (DEM) and Frank Iler (REP) are on the ballot in the NC House of Representatives, District 17 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NC House of Representatives, District 19
Scott Nasiff (DEM) and Charlie Miller (REP) are on the ballot in the NC House of Representatives, District 19 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Federal races
US Senate
Michael Dublin (GRE), Roy Cooper (DEM), Shannon W. Bray (LIB), and Michael Whatley (REP) are on the ballot in the US Senate race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
US House of Representatives, District 7
Maad Abu-Ghazalah (LIB), David Rouzer (REP), and Kimberly Hardy (DEM) are on the ballot in the US House of Representatives, District 7 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Judges
NC Supreme Court, Associate Justice Seat 1
Anita Earls (DEM) and Sarah Stevens (REP) are on the ballot in the NC Supreme Court, Associate Justice Seat 1 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 1
Michael C. Byrne (REP) and John S. Arrowood (DEM) are on the ballot in the NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 1 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 2
George Cooper Bell (REP) and Tobias (Toby) Hampson (DEM) are on the ballot in the NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 2 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 3
Craig Collins (REP) and Christine Marie Walczyk (DEM) are on the ballot in the NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 3 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Unopposed on the ballot
- Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court: Katie Madon (REP)
- Brunswick County Sheriff: Brian M. Chism (REP)
- NC District Court Judge, District 15 Seat 2: Bryan D. Wilson (REP)
- NC District Court Judge, District 15 Seat 5: Will M. Callihan, Jr. (REP)
- NC District Court Judge, District 15 Seat 7: Sarah McPherson (REP)
- District Attorney, District 15: J.K. Somers (REP)
Compared with past elections in Brunswick County
Turnout
2024: US President
- Donald J. Trump (REP): 61.9% (67,658)
- Kamala D. Harris (DEM): 37.1% (40,557)
- Chase Oliver (LIB): 0.4% (386)
- Write-In (Miscellaneous): 0.3% (323)
- Jill Stein (GRE): 0.2% (244)
- Cornel West (JFA): 0.1% (107)
- Randall Terry (CST): 0.1% (97)
2024: NC Governor
- Josh Stein (DEM): 48.1% (51,335)
- Mark Robinson (REP): 45.2% (48,250)
- Mike Ross (LIB): 4.5% (4,750)
- Vinny Smith (CST): 1.4% (1,474)
- Wayne Turner (GRE): 0.8% (876)
2022: US Senate
- Ted Budd (REP): 61.4% (44,911)
- Cheri Beasley (DEM): 36.5% (26,685)
- Shannon W. Bray (LIB): 1.3% (920)
- Matthew Hoh (GRE): 0.7% (522)
- Write-In (Miscellaneous): 0.1% (54)
2022: US House of Representatives District 07
- David Rouzer (REP): 64% (46,673)
- Charles Graham (DEM): 36% (26,297)
Election news from Brunswick County
- Brunswick County early voting runs through Oct. 31; key dates before Nov. 3
- North Carolina early voting runs through Oct. 31 before the Nov. 3 election
Official updates
Results, recounts and certification come from the Brunswick County Board of Elections. Results stay unofficial until the county canvass is certified, county canvass: Nov. 13.
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Questions
Who is running in the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 1 race in Brunswick County?
Gary Woods (DEM) and Randy Thompson (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 1 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Who is running in the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 2 race in Brunswick County?
Sara Singer (DEM) and Patti Hewett (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 2 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Who is running in the Brunswick County Board of Education, District 3 race in Brunswick County?
Susanne Duncan (DEM) and Paige Morgan (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Education, District 3 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Who is running in the Brunswick County Board of Education, District 5 race in Brunswick County?
Brian D. Rupp (DEM) and Steve Gainey (REP) are on the ballot in the Brunswick County Board of Education, District 5 race in Brunswick County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What are the results of Brunswick County School Bonds ($349.6 Million) in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County voters will decide Brunswick County School Bonds ($349.6 Million) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Authorizes $349.6 million in Brunswick County bonds for school construction, renovation, equipment and land, repaid with property taxes. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What are the results of North Carolina Amendment 1: Photo ID for All Voters in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County voters will decide North Carolina Amendment 1: Photo ID for All Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Amends the NC Constitution to require all voters, not only in-person voters, to present photo identification before voting. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What are the results of North Carolina Amendment 2: 3.5% Income Tax Cap in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County voters will decide North Carolina Amendment 2: 3.5% Income Tax Cap on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Amends the NC Constitution to cap the state income tax rate at 3.5%. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What are the results of North Carolina Amendment 3: Limits on Local Property Tax Increases in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County voters will decide North Carolina Amendment 3: Limits on Local Property Tax Increases on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Amends the NC Constitution to require limits on property tax increases by local governments. Results will appear here after polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
When will Brunswick County election results be available?
Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The Brunswick County Board of Elections posts unofficial results as ballots are counted; this page updates on its own. Results become official when the county canvass is certified, county canvass: Nov. 13.