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2026 General Election/Brunswick County, NC

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.

Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3 This page shows every race on the ballot now and fills in with results on election night. Source: Brunswick County Board of Elections.

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.

  • Gary Woods DEM
  • Randy Thompson REP

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.

  • Sara Singer DEM
  • Patti Hewett REP

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.

  • Susanne Duncan DEM
  • Paige Morgan REP

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.

  • Brian D. Rupp DEM
  • Steve Gainey REP

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.

  • Yes
  • No

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.

  • For
  • Against

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.

  • For
  • Against

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.

  • For
  • Against

Special districts

Brunswick County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

Vote for 2

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.

  • Jody E. Clemmons
  • Mike Barbee
  • Anthony Street

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.

  • Richard (Rick) Combes DEM
  • Tim White LIB
  • Bill Rabon REP

NC House of Representatives, District 17

NC House 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.

  • Dennis A. Breen DEM
  • Frank Iler REP

NC House of Representatives, District 19

NC House 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.

  • Scott Nasiff DEM
  • Charlie Miller REP

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.

  • Michael Dublin GRE
  • Roy Cooper DEM
  • Shannon W. Bray LIB
  • Michael Whatley REP

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.

  • Maad Abu-Ghazalah LIB
  • David Rouzer REP
  • Kimberly Hardy DEM

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.

  • Anita Earls DEM
  • Sarah Stevens REP

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.

  • Michael C. Byrne REP
  • John S. Arrowood DEM

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.

  • George Cooper Bell REP
  • Tobias (Toby) Hampson DEM

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.

  • Craig Collins REP
  • Christine Marie Walczyk DEM

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

58.1%202278.4%2024

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)

Past results: official county and state election results.

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Election news from Brunswick County

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.

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