Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:07 PM ET

7 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.

Candidates

James N. Bailey

Republican · $26K raised (state filings)
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Phil Henry

Democrat
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Thomas Hill

Libertarian
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Ingrid Nurse

Democrat · $4,625 raised (state filings)
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Ian Patrick

Republican · $14K raised (state filings)
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Dan Redding

Democrat
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Kristel Swayze

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in 2026?
James N. Bailey (Republican), Phil Henry (Democrat), Thomas Hill (Libertarian), Ingrid Nurse (Democrat), Ian Patrick (Republican), Dan Redding (Democrat) and Kristel Swayze (Republican).
What does this office do?
Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.
Who should I vote for in the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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