The race for Davidson County Commissioners has gone into high gear with the primary election looming. The primary election is on March 3, with early voting beginning on Feb. 12.
All in 2026 elections
Unaffiliated Voters on the Rise in Davidson County and What It Means for Local Elections
Early voting begins Feb. 12th
Early Voting: Do you need to fix your voter registration?
Early Voting: Feb 12–28. Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Feb 17 by 5 PM Primary Election Day: March 3.
Local Elections Matter: Political Advertising with Davidson Local 2026
Please review the advertising guidelines and deadlines for candidates and political organizations for the 2026 election cycle. Announcements may run at any time, but our next wave of banners begins January 5th. Political advertisements are not endorsements from the publication or our independent team members.
Filing complete, Local elections heat up
The 2026 Primary Election on March 3 in Davidson County is shaping up to have several contested races, including the county commissioners, Davidson County Sheriff, NC Senate and NC House representatives.
Political Advertising: JacQuez Johnson Announces Candidacy for NC House District 80
JacQuez Johnson announced today that he has filed to run for the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 80, citing growing concern over state-level dysfunction and the real-world consequences it is having on families, educators, and public servants across the district.
Sponsored Content: Commissioner Matt Mizell Seeks Re-Election
Davidson Local reported that Mizell previously planned to step away from public office, he said changes at work and continued family discussions have made it possible for him to continue serving.
Op-Ed: In Davidson County, the Primary Often Is the Election
Local Eyes are on a board facing high-stakes decisions
Candidates File on Opening Day for 2026 Primary in Davidson County
Candidate filing remains open through December 19, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
Candidate filing begins today Dec. 1st at noon for state and county races
Candidate Filing for the following offices will begin on December 1, 2025 at 12:00pm and promply close on December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm
Candidate filing to begin on Dec. 1st
Candidate Filing for the following offices will begin on December 1, 2025 at 12:00pm and promply close on December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm
The Courage to Break Ranks: Chris Elliott’s Exit Leaves a Void in Local Leadership
Commissioner Chris Elliott has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.
Davidson and Davie County District Attorney Garry Frank announced this week that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026
Davidson and Davie County District Attorney Garry Frank announced this week that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. Frank, who was first elected as district attorney in 1998, said he made this difficult decision for a variety of factors, including the state’s transition to a digital court system and the current political climate in the country.