Candidates in Johnston County

Republican Candidates on the General Election ballot in 2026.

2026 General Election Voter Guide — Johnston County

Early Voting: Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 31 (ends 3:00 p.m.)
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Voter Registration Deadline: Friday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m.

During early voting you may vote at any early voting site in Johnston County, and same-day registration is available. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct. Bring a photo ID.

Federal

  • Michael Whatley (R) U.S. Senate
  • Brad Knott (R) U.S. House

Statewide Judicial

  • Sarah Stevens (R) N.C. Supreme Court
  • Michael Byrne (R) N.C. Court of Appeals
  • George Bell (R) N.C. Court of Appeals
  • Craig Collins (R) N.C. Court of Appeals

North Carolina General Assembly

  • Benton Sawrey (R) N.C. Senate
  • Donna White (R) N.C. House
  • Larry Strickland (R) N.C. House
  • Howard Penny (R) N.C. House

District Court

  • Joy Jones (R) District Court Judge
  • Travis Wheeler (R) District Court Judge

Countywide Offices

  • Jason Waller (R) District Attorney
  • Michelle Creech Ball (R) Clerk of Court
  • Craig Olive (R) Register of Deeds
  • Steve Bizzell (R) Sheriff

Board of Commissioners

  • Adam Caldwell (R) County Commissioner
  • Patrick Harris (R) County Commissioner
  • Butch Lawter (R) County Commissioner

School Board

  • Michelle Antoine (R) School Board
  • Terry Tippett (R) School Board
  • Kevin Donovan (R) School Board

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Vote for both:

  • John Langdon
  • Dewitt Hardee

Nonpartisan contest — no party affiliation appears on the ballot.

Constitutional Amendments

Three statewide amendments appear at the end of this ballot. Each is a yes-or-no vote to change the North Carolina Constitution.

  • Photo ID for all voters Would extend the photo identification requirement to every voter, including those voting by mail — not just voters casting ballots in person.
  • Maximum income tax rate of 3.5% Would bar the General Assembly from raising the state income tax rate above three and one-half percent.
  • Property tax levy limit Would require limits on how much local governments — counties, cities, and towns — can increase property taxes.

Printable Voter Guide

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Johnston County Republican Party 2026 General Election Voter Guide listing endorsed candidates from U.S. Senate through Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

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Johnston County Republican Party.