Candidate filing closes, setting stage for 2026 elections in Cabarrus County

Several offices will see contested primaries this spring, while other races will advance directly to the November general election.

Kristel Swayze is one of several Republican candidates running for a seat on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Photo courtesy of Kristel Swayze.

Filing for the 2026 election cycle closed at noon today, setting the stage for a slate of incumbents and first-time candidates competing in races that will shape Cabarrus County’s political landscape for years to come.