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Melissa Lynn Elmore
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Melissa L. Elmore currently serves as the Register of Deeds for Lincoln County, North Carolina 1. She is a candidate in the 2026 election for the same office, which she seeks to retain 1. As of May 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election remains unknown 5.
Elmoreβs campaign has been covered by local media outlets, including Wise News Network, which published an introduction to her candidacy in February 2026 7. Her official staff directory listing confirms her role within the Lincoln County government structure 2.
Career
Melissa L. Elmore serves as the Register of Deeds for Lincoln County, North Carolina 1. Her office is located at 206 Gamble Drive, 2nd Floor, in Lincolnton, NC 28092, and can be reached at (704) 736-8530 4. Elmore is listed on the Lincoln County staff directory as the Register of Deeds 23.
In February 2026, Elmore announced her candidacy for the position of Lincoln County Register of Deeds 78. She has established an open candidate committee in connection with this campaign 56.
Office history
Melissa L. Elmore is a candidate for Lincoln County Register of Deeds in the 2026 election 1. She is running as a Republican and is currently unopposed in this race 9. Her candidacy was announced by Wise News Network in February 2026 7. If elected, she will take office following the November 3, 2026 general election 9.
The provided sources do not contain information regarding any prior elected or appointed offices held by Elmore, nor do they document any previous elections she has run in and lost. Consequently, no historical office history can be detailed from the available evidence.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina β campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates β all in one system β NC State Board of Elections β Committee Search. Search by last name “Elmore”.
North Carolina β statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials β NC State Ethics Commission β Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Elmore”.