The Pender County Board of Elections announces the March 3, 2026, primary election schedule, filed candidates, and early voting details.
Key Election Dates
- January 12, 2026: Absentee-by-mail voting begins
- February 6, 2026: Voter registration deadline
- February 12, 2026: Early voting begins
- February 28, 2026: Early voting ends
- March 3, 2026: Primary Election Day
Candidates Filed
County Commissioner
- District 1: Shane Frey (R), Joe Cina (R), Tim Zizack (D)
- District 2: Ryan Collins (R), Randy Burton (R), Brookey Hardee (D)
- District 3: Andy Jessie DeVane (R), David Fallin (R)
- District 4: Max Southworth-Beckwith (R), Jimmy T. Tate (R)
Board of Education
- District 1: Sam Guidry (R), Jennifer Hansen (R)
- District 2: Kim McGahey (R), Jason K. Jordan (R)
- District 4: Jason Spivey (R)
Sheriff
- Alan W. Cutler (R)
Clerk of Superior Court
- Elizabeth Craver (R), Camille Costin Harrell (R)
District Attorney – District 6
- Jason Smith (R)
NC Court of Appeals Judge
- Seat 1: John S. Arrowood (D), Matt Smith (R), Michael C. Byrne (R)
- Seat 2: Tobias “Toby” Hampson (D), George Cooper Bell (R)
- Seat 3: James Weldon Whalen (D), Christine Marie Walczyk (D), Craig Collins (R)
NC Supreme Court – Associate Justice (Seat 1)
- Anita Earls (D), Sarah Stevens (R)
NC Court Judge – District 6
- Seat 1: Lindsey L. McKee (R)
- Seat 2: James H. Faison III (D), Kurt B. Fryar (R)
- Seat 3: Melinda H. Crouch (D), Janelle L. Cline (R)
- Seat 4: Katherine Corpening (D), Chad Hog
Early Voting Locations
- Pender County NC Cooperative Extension Auditorium
(In lieu of office site)
801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 - Pender County Annex Building
15060 US Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443
Early Voting Schedule:
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays (February 21 & 28): 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For additional details and updates, voters may visit the Pender County Board of Elections website or contact the office directly at 910-259-1220.