Cabarrus County Primary Turnout Reaches 17%, In Line With Other Large N.C. Counties

26,449 voters cast ballots in the 2026 primary as competitive Republican races drew interest, while the absence of Democratic contests may have limited overall participation.

Cabarrus County’s voter turnout for the primary is similar to the turnout of other large counties across North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Cabarrus County.

Roughly 17% of Cabarrus County’s registered voters cast ballots in the 2026 primary, according to unofficial election results.