Montrell Besley is a Democrat and Chattanooga native running for Hamilton County Commission District 11, previously serving on the Board of Education and as a teacher.

Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 1993.

Kimberly Y. Best is a former North Carolina Superior Court judge and Democratic candidate in the 2026 NC elections.

Republican District 6 commissioner, Smyrna police officer, and real estate agent seeking re-election to the Rutherford County Commission.

Miska Clay Bibbs is currently serving as the Chair Pro Tempore of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, representing District 11. She was previously a member of the Shelby County Board of Education from 2014 to 2022. Clay Bibbs has a diverse work history, including roles as the chief of staff at Teach For America, executive director of Teach Plus, and director of community engagement at Green Dot Public Schools. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Marketing from Hampton University and is pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Memphis. Clay Bibbs has been actively involved in the Memphis community, serving on various boards and receiving awards for her contributions. As of the current date, she is a current elected official, with her term ending in 2026.

Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Wake County since 2024.

Jessica Bichler is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 7 in the 2026 election, a small‑business owner and yoga studio operator from Wilmington.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cleveland County since 2010.

Republican candidate for McNairy County mayor in 2026; McNairy County archives director and 3rd District county commissioner, former helicopter pilot and law-enforcement officer.

Republican Brian O’Neal Biggs is the incumbent NC House member for District 70, running for re‑election in 2026.

Jeremy Biggs is the incumbent Alderman for Position 6 in Arlington and won reelection.

Republican Justin Biggs seeks re-election as Knox County Trustee amid a Comptroller investigation into alleged misuse of county vehicles and travel funds.