Guilford County voters decide local races and a quarter-cent sales tax
The gist
Guilford County voters decided local races and a quarter-cent sales tax for teacher pay.
Democrats also won control of the North Carolina House, with District 59 included.
How it unfolded
- Mar 3, 2026Guilford County holds its primary election; results are certified at Canvass on March 13.
- Oct 31, 2026Early voting statistics by location total 141,066 as of October 31, with 66,878 Democratic, 29,251 Republican and 44,500 unaffiliated voters.
- Nov 3, 2026Election Day; polls close at 7:30 p.m. and WFDD and NPR carry live returns coverage. Voters also decide a quarter-cent sales tax that could generate $19 million a year for teachers, with officials estimating roughly $30 million annually.