2026 Guilford County Primary
Early Voting: February 12-28
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, March 3
No matter our race, zip code, or how long we’ve called it home, most residents of Guilford County are doing the best we can to make a good life for ourselves and our loved ones. We deserve local elected officials who work as hard and care as much for our communities as we do.
At a time when politicians in Raleigh and Washington DC are catering more and more to billionaires while we live paycheck to paycheck, local elections are a chance for us to elect leaders who will fight for us here at home.
Members of Guilford for All have come together to elect members of our county government to make sure our public institutions work hard to make sure we call can thrive.
At a time when so much feels out of our control, we can organize and vote together to decide who will lead our city. Who we elect to political office matters deeply to our ability to win tangible, transformative change for ourselves, our neighbors, and our communities.
Guilford for All members came together at the culmination of a rigorous endorsement process to vote on which candidates we’ll support in the 2026 county primary elections.
We asked tough questions. We debated. We voted. Now, we’re ready to put our power behind the people who will fight for us.
We are excited to announce our 2026 endorsements for the primary for Guilford County Commission and School Board!
Guilford for All Endorsements
Guilford County Commission
Toby Hedgepeth, At-Large
- Prioritizes ensuring all families can access basic needs and services
- Advocates for fully funded public schools with well-paid educators and support staff
- Committed to building a network of support for food/housing insecurity, mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs
- Supports tenants rights, establishing a minimum housing commission for the entire county.
- Committed to co-governance with community
Derek Mobley, District 3
- Prioritizes public education, affordable housing, and youth programming
- Advocates for honest, values-based leadership
- Supports increased broad education about how government works
- Committed to listening to local voices and community dialogue
- Advocates for high voter turnout
- Running for the second time for a Republican seat we think we can win
Guilford County Board of Education
Ebony Burnett, District 4
- Committed to educational equity in all schools
- Supports universal meals, mental health support, and fully resourced schools
- Focused on building power with communities most impacted by educational injustice.
- Prioritizes honesty and candor in leadership
- Believes students should feel physically safe, emotionally supported, and respected in school.
- Supports updating school buildings and aging or outdated infrastructure and systems
Alan Sherouse, At-Large
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and safety for all, especially LGBTQIA+ students
- Supports expanding mental health resources
- Opposes school vouchers
- Prioritizes increased pay for teachers and all Guilford County Schools staff
- Committed to gathering district staff & immigrant advocacy groups during ICE and CBP activity
- Advocates for community bonds for facility needs and more community trust around bonds
HOW TO VOTE
Check Your Registration Status
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Bring Your ID to Vote
North Carolina voters will be asked to show a photo ID when they check in to vote.
Drivers license and many other forms of photo ID will be accepted. Voters who vote by mail will be asked to include a photocopy of their ID when returning their ballot. Learn More.
All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID
If a voter cannot show photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form. If absentee-by-mail voters are unable to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot return envelope, they can also fill out an ID Exception Form with their ballot.
Early Voting
Early voting is available February 12 through February 26. Find your nearest early voting location. If you are not yet registered to vote, you can still register and vote on the same day at any early voting location.
Primary Election Day
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. Find your local polling place.
A note on the Sherrif Race and Guilford County Commission 7
After careful consideration, we have voted to not making any endorsements in Sheriff or County Commission District 7 races.