CHINA GROVE – One new town councilman and two incumbents were sworn in for terms on the China Grove Town Council on Tuesday night.

Brandon Linn and Charles Seaford were both re-elected in the Nov. 7 municipal election. This will be the third four-year term for both men.

Arthur Heggins is the council’s newest addition, taking the place of Mike Upright, who had served two four-year terms.

Heggins is the council’s first African-American to run for elected office in China Grove.

China Grove welcomes new councilmen, mayor pro tem

Mike Upright previously served two four-year terms on the China Grove Town Council.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Mike Upright did not have a website or any information online.

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Mike Upright

As of September 2, 2026, Mike Upright’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Walter Ley

Arthur Lee Heggins

Diane Folk

Don Bringle

Jason Higgins

Michael (Mike) Roper

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

Part of the governing body of your town. 