Candidate Filing for the 2026 Primary
The candidate filing period for the upcoming primary election begins at noon on Monday, December 1, 2025, and will end at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025. NCGS 163-294.2 (c) (2) & 163-291 (2)
Click here to view the current 2026 candidate list, which is grouped by contest
Soil and Water Candidate Filing
Candidate Filing Begins: Noon, June 8, 2026
Candidate Filing Ends: 5:00 P.M., July 6, 2026
Candidate Qualifications:
Unless otherwise specified, all candidates must be registered to vote in the state, be qualified to vote in an election for the office sought, and 21 years of age by the date of the election. To find the specific requirements for certain offices, visit General Candidate Requirements.
For more information regarding filing for candidacy, please click here to visit the North Carolina Board of Elections website.
