Democratic nominee for Putnam County Mayor; Cookeville-area native and father of two campaigning on housing affordability and working families.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Moore County since 2001.

Incumbent Sheriff Paula Dance, the first Black female sheriff in North Carolina, is running for a third term in Pitt County in 2026.

Damita J. Dandridge is a Circuit Court Judge and a native of Memphis. She holds a B.A. Degree in Political Science from LeMoyne-Owen College and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She has over 30 years of teaching experience at LeMoyne-Owen College and has been involved in creating and designing the curriculum for Service-Learning and Criminal Justice. Judge Dandridge has been actively involved in her community, volunteering with local nonprofits and serving as the past board chair for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Memphis Chapter, and Knowledge Quest after-school program. She is also engaged with various professional and civic associations, including the Memphis Bar Association, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and the NAACP. Before becoming a Circuit Court Judge, Dandridge served as a Shelby County Judicial Commissioner for 20 years. She has received recognition for her work, including being named one of the "12 Outstanding Women in the Judiciary" in 2018 and receiving the President's Service Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in 2022. Based on the information provided, Damita J. Dandridge has a strong educational background and extensive experience in both teaching and practicing law. Her involvement in various community organizations and recognition for her work demonstrate her commitment to public service. As a current Circuit Court Judge, she has a track record of serving in a judicial capacity.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Rowan County since 2019.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Forsyth County since 2005.

Sabrina Daniel is a retired teacher and administrator running for Hamilton County School Board District 8 in the 2026 Republican primary.

Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Richmond County since 1978.

Warren Todd Daniel is the Republican incumbent State Senator for NC District 46, seeking re‑election in 2026 after a decade‑plus legislative career.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Richmond County since 2015.