2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Alexis Hughes is originally from Fayetteville. She is married and lives in Charlotte.

Alexis currently works as the CEO of My Charlotte Homes, a real estate agency, the owner and CEO of KARMA Title, a title insurance broker, and the Global Expansion Leader at eXp Realty. She also serves as a planning and zoning commissioner for the town of Midland.

Alexis Hughes' campaign for Cabarrus County Commission is her first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Alexis Hughes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports "thoughtful, controlled growth" and wants to ensure roads, schools, and emergency services are ready before new development is approved.

- Supports "thoughtful, controlled growth" and wants to ensure roads, schools, and emergency services are ready before new development is approved.

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Believes public safety is a core responsibility of county government and promises to prioritize funding, staffing, and resources for police, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), and dispatch services.

Believes drag shows and sexually suggestive performances should not be seen by children.

Believes bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports should be segregated based on biological sex, not gender identity.

- Believes public safety is a core responsibility of county government and promises to prioritize funding, staffing, and resources for police, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), and dispatch services.
- Believes drag shows and sexually suggestive performances should not be seen by children.
- Believes bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports should be segregated based on biological sex, not gender identity.

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Alexis Hughes

Alexis is a real estate agent. She works at a real estate firm, where she helps families make the largest financial decision of their lives. She previously worked as a 911 dispatcher, coordinating law enforcement, fire, and EMS responses in real time.

As of January 2, 2026, Alexis Hughes did not have a website or any information online.

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Barry G. Richards previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2008 but did not win.

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As of January 2, 2026, Barry G. Richards did not have a website or any information online.

Barry G. Richards

As of January 2, 2026, Barry G. Richards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Barry previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives 83rd district in 2008. He won the democratic primary, but lost in the general election. 

Cason is originally from Concord. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and finance, with a minor in athletic coaching from Catawba College. He attends Pittsburgh Baptist Church.

Cason currently works as a financial analyst and an assistant coach with the Catawba College football team.

Cason Gardner previously ran for Concord City Council in 2025, but did not win.

Supports addressing the rising cost of living.

Supports reducing the tax breaks given to corporations in order to reduce citizens' tax burden.

- Supports addressing the rising cost of living.
- Supports reducing the tax breaks given to corporations in order to reduce citizens' tax burden.
- Favors spending tax dollars responsibly.

As of January 2, 2026, Cason Gardner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Cason Gardner

Ian Patrick is married to his wife, Erin, and they have two children together. He has a background in architecture.

Ian Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of North Carolina - Charlotte. Ian lives with his wife, Erin, and their two children in Harrisburg.

Ian currently works as an architect at his own firm.

Ian is currently a Cabarrus County Commissioner. He was appointed in 2024 to fill a vacant seat. He previously served on the Harrisburg Town Council from 2019 to 2023 and was reappointed in 2024.

Ian currently serves as a Cabarrus County Commissioner. He was appointed in 2025 to fill a vacant seat. He previously served on the Harrisburg Town Council. He served two terms from 2019 to 2025. 

Plans to find efficiencies and reduce waste to reduce budget shortfall.

- Plans to find efficiencies and reduce waste to reduce budget shortfall.

Plans to use experience as an architect to address enrollment growth in local schools.

- Plans to use experience as an architect to address enrollment growth in local schools.

Supports intentional planning in response to growth.

- Supports intentional planning in response to growth.

As of January 2, 2026, Ian Patrick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to address shortage of sewer capacity and handle growth.

- Plans to address shortage of sewer capacity and handle growth.

Supports reducing development of rural areas.

- Supports reducing development of rural areas.

Ian Patrick

Ian Patrick currently serves as a Cabarrus County Commissioner. He was appointed in 2025 to fill a vacant seat. He previously served on the Harrisburg Town Council. He served two terms from 2019 to 2025. 

- Plans to use intentional planning in response to growth.

Candidate Ian Patrick is set to meet with County leadership for orientation and participate in the upcoming vote and swearing-in scheduled for December 15.

James Bailey has a master's degree in criminal justice. He is married with two children and five grandchildren.

James is a retired Cabarrus County Chief of Deputy. 

As of January 2, 2026, James N. Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Kristel graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapen Hill with a degree in sociology. 

Kristel is the owner of KS Image Solutions.

Kristel Swayze's campaign for a seat on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners is her first entry into politics.

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As of January 2, 2026, Kristel Swayze did not have a website or any information online.

Kristel Swayze

Kristel is the current owner of KS Image Solutions. She has worked there for 23 years. 

As of January 2, 2026, Kristel Swayze’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Krushani is a small business owner. She runs a small business in Cabarrus County. She previously worked as an entrepreneur focused on supporting small businesses to drive job creation and economic growth.

Krushani Patel is a small business owner. She previously worked as an entrepreneur focused on supporting small businesses to drive job creation and economic growth.

Krushani's campaign for Cabarrus County commissioner is her first run for public office.


Plans to launch a Small Business Resource Center to provide mentorship, grant guidance, and access to low-interest capital.

Supports streamlining permitting and licensing processes to reduce red tape for startups.

Supports prioritizing local vendors in county procurement to keep tax dollars within the community.

Wants to increase funding for pre-K and early childhood education programs, especially in underserved areas.

- Plans to launch a Small Business Resource Center to provide mentorship, grant guidance, and access to low-interest capital.
- Supports streamlining permitting and licensing processes to reduce red tape for startups.
- Supports prioritizing local vendors in county procurement to keep tax dollars within the community.
- Wants to increase funding for pre-K and early childhood education programs, especially in underserved areas.

As of January 2, 2026, Krushani Patel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in partnering with law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to prevent violence.

Plans to launch a Community Safety Innovation Fund to support grassroots efforts that promote peace and engagement.

- Believes in partnering with law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to prevent violence.
- Plans to launch a Community Safety Innovation Fund to support grassroots efforts that promote peace and engagement.

Krushani Patel

Krushani is a small business owner. She previously worked as an entrepreneur focused on supporting small businesses to drive job creation and economic growth.

Krushani Patel's campaign for Cabarrus County commissioner is her first run for public office.


- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

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