Rockingham County Register of Deeds

What this office does

Records and preserves documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens and plats, the public record of who owns land and property in the county, and provides copies. In some states, such as North Carolina, the office also keeps birth, death and marriage records.

Candidates

Copied from a city or town clerk's posted sample ballot (often a scan); check names against your own sample ballot.

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Rockingham County ballots

• Rockingham County Sheriff
• Rockingham County County Attorney
• Rockingham County County Treasurer
• Rockingham County Register of Probate
• Rockingham County County Commissioner (Portsmouth district)

All Rockingham County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Rockingham County Register of Deeds in 2026?

Cathy Stacey.

What does this office do?

Records and preserves documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens and plats, the public record of who owns land and property in the county, and provides copies. In some states, such as North Carolina, the office also keeps birth, death and marriage records.

Who should I vote for in the Rockingham County Register of Deeds 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.