Moore County Elections 2026

2:25 p.m. Feb. 6, 2026 • Updated 2:13 p.m. March 10, 2026

Get ready for election season in Moore County – the 2026 ballot is shaping up with a competitive mix of local leaders and public servants vying for key offices. From incumbent commissioners and school board hopefuls to candidates for sheriff, voters will have plenty of choices. Stay informed with the full list of candidates and which offices are on the line in this pivotal year.

🗳️ Aug. 6 Sample ballot

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County Elections

Mayor

🗳️ Keith Moses (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Sloan Stewart (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

Metro Council, District 1 *

🗳️ Jerry Burks Jr. (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Sunny Rae Moorehead (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

* unexpired term

Metro Council, District 2

🗳️ Robert Bracewell (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Douglas Carson (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Hampton Hoffman (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Payton Keller (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Micki Riddle (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Jenny Jo Gold Saddler (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

Metro Council, District 3

🗳️ Chris Benson (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Jayson Estfon (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Dexter Golden (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Houston Lindsey (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ John Oosting (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

Metro Council, District 5

🗳️ Regina Adcock (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Brady Goodwin (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Cody Lanier (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Brandon Ross (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Whitney Ross (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

School Board, District 3

🗳️ Greg Thompson (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

Sheriff

🗳️ Tyler Hatfield (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ William Raline (R) – County Primary on May 5

County Clerk

🗳️ Kelly Harrison (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6
🗳️ Lacy Ivey (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

County Trustee

🗳️ Lynn Harrison (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

Register of Deeds

🗳️ Pamela Wells (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

Circuit Court Clerk

🗳️ Linda Wolaver (Non-Partisan) – County General on Aug. 6

State Elections

State Executive Committee, District 14

🗳️ Cynthia Anne Cregier (D) – State Primary on Aug. 6

Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle

Tuesday, May 5 – State and County Primary Election

• Sample Ballot

Primary elections may be held for state judicial offices and applicable county offices, subject to the call by political parties.

• Deadline to Call Primary: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
• Deadline to Rescind Call for Primary: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
• First Day to Pick Up Petitions: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
• Qualifying Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, noon

This qualifying deadline applies to primary candidates, candidates nominated by caucus, and independent candidates for the offices on the May primary ballot.

• Withdrawal Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, noon
• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026
• Early Voting Period Wednesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Primary and General Election

• Sample Ballot

Primary elections will be held for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive Committees. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county offices.

• First Day to Pick Up Petitions: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
• Qualifying Deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, noon

This qualifying deadline applies to primary and independent candidates for the offices on the August primary ballot.

• Withdrawal Deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, noon
• Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Early Voting: Friday, July 17 - Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 – State and Federal General Election

All candidates (including independents) for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), and Tennessee House must follow the qualifying dates for the August election. For municipal elections held with the November election, the qualifying dates below apply.

• First Day to Pick Up Petitions: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Qualifying Deadline: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, noon
• Withdrawal Deadline Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, noon
• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
• Early Voting: Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026