{"biography":"Stacy Cutshaw Moore is the Republican candidate for Haywood County Register of Deeds in the 2026 primary election held on March 3, 2026. The Register of Deeds office in Haywood County is responsible for maintaining, indexing, and providing public access to vital county records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and other legal documents, ensuring they are accurately filed and preserved for public use. The role also involves responding to citizen inquiries, managing the office\u2019s workflow, and safeguarding the integrity of county documentation.\n\nMoore brings more than twelve years of direct experience working inside the Haywood County Register\u2019s office, giving her a detailed understanding of the office\u2019s daily operations and the technical knowledge required to manage county records effectively. In a public forum she emphasized that \u201cafter 12\u2011and\u2011a\u2011half years, I am the best candidate for the job,\u201d highlighting her familiarity with filing, indexing, and customer\u2011service responsibilities of the position [11]. Her long tenure, according to the same source, has equipped her with the practical skills needed to oversee the office\u2019s critical functions.\n\nIn the 2026 race, Moore faces fellow Republican Kristina Watson, a records manager for Buncombe County\u2019s public safety communications center. Because no Democratic candidates have entered the race, the winner of the March primary will become the next Register of Deeds after the incumbent, Sherri Rogers, retires at the end of her term. Moore\u2019s campaign message centers on her extensive experience, arguing that the role cannot be learned quickly and that continuity and institutional knowledge are essential for serving Haywood County residents effectively [11].\n\nMoore\u2019s candidacy is listed on Ballotpedia, which records her participation in the Republican primary and provides a contact email (SMOORE_208@YAHOO.COM) for voter outreach [1]. While she has not completed Ballotpedia\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, the available information confirms her party affiliation, election filing, and the primary date. Her public statements stress a customer\u2011service oriented approach, noting that the office operates eight hours a day and prioritizes thorough, careful handling of records over speed.\n\nOverall, Stacy Cutshaw Moore\u2019s campaign is built on a foundation of long\u2011term, hands\u2011on experience within the Register of Deeds office, positioning her as a candidate who understands both the technical and service aspects of the role.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Stacy Cutshaw Moore (Haywood County Register of Deeds, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Stacy_Cutshaw_Moore_(Haywood_County_Register_of_Deeds,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [11] [For the record: Register of Deeds candidates make their case | News | themountaineer.com](https://www.themountaineer.com/news/for-the-record-register-of-deeds-candidates-make-their-case/article_6bf38186-40f9-4c84-940e-188897900cc6.html)","campaigns":[{"contest":"register_of_deeds","county":"haywood","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Haywood County Register Of Deeds"},{"contest":"register_of_deeds","county":"haywood","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Haywood County Register Of Deeds"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Stacy","fullname":"Stacy Cutshaw Moore","lastname":"Moore","middlename":"Cutshaw","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"register_of_deeds","contest_title":"Haywood County Register Of Deeds","county":"haywood","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"haywood","office_key":"register_of_deeds","office_title":"Register of Deeds","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"register_of_deeds","contest_title":"Haywood County Register Of Deeds","county":"haywood","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"haywood","office_key":"register_of_deeds","office_title":"Register of Deeds","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"haywood","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"register_of_deeds","contest_title":"Haywood County Register Of Deeds","county":"haywood","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"haywood","office_key":"register_of_deeds","office_title":"Register of Deeds","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"register_of_deeds","office_title":"Register of Deeds","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Stacy Cutshaw Moore, a Republican with over 12 years in the Haywood County Register\u2019s office, is running for Register of Deeds in the 2026 primary.","terms":[],"token":"670fc422c0c48f80"}