Who's in Randolph County's upcoming elections? Stay informed with the Courier-Tribune's voter guide
Although election day is scheduled for No. 8, Randolph County residents will be able to cast their ballots as early as Oct.20 due to early voting.
Those planning to vote on Election Day have until Oct.14 to register or update their registration. Those opting to vote during the early voting period may register and vote on the same day.
Randolph County residents will be able to pick candidates for offices that range from city council to US senator.
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While there are a number of incumbents hoping to recapture seats, several others are newcomers hoping to make their respective marks and enter public service.
For the US Senate voters can choose from Ted Budd, Cheri Beasley, and Shannon Bray. Bray, Beasley, and Budd are the Libertarian, Democratic, and Republican party candidates.
Democrat Ben Clark and Republican Richard Hudson are running for U.S. District 9, which consists of Randolph, Hoke, Harnett, Chatham, Cumberland, Lee, Moore, Richmond, and Scotland Counties.
Residents will also cast ballots for several state judge seats.
Running for North Carolina's Supreme Court Associate Justice 3rd seat are Lucy Inman and Richard Dietz. In North Carolina's Supreme Court Associate Justice's 5th seats are Sam Ervin IV and Trey Allen.
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North Carolina's Court of Appeals Judge Districts 8, 9, 10, and 11 are also up for grabs. District 8 candidates are Republican Julee Flood and Democrat Carolyn Thompson, District 9 are Democrat Brad Salmon and Republican Donna Stroud, District 10 is Republican John Tyson and Democrat Gale Adams, and District 11 is Democrat Darren Jackson and Republican Michael Stadon.
In the NC House of Representatives, Districts 54, 70, and 78 are up for grabs. District 54 candidates are Republican Walter Petty and Democrat Robert Reives. District 70 candidates are Democrat Susan Scott and Republican Brian Biggs, while District 78 candidates are Democrat Erik Davis and Republican Neal Jackson.
State Senate seats, in Districts 25 and 29, are also up for grabs. District 25 candidates are Democrat Sean Ewing and Republican Amy Galey. In District 29 are Republican David Craven and Democrat Brooke Crump.
Randolph County Board of Commissioners candidates including Darrell Frye, David Allen, and Hope Haywood are running for additional terms while Kimberly Walker hopes to make an upset in the county's District 4.
Randolph County's Sherriff's Office will have some competition as incumbent and Republican Gregory Seabolt faces off against Democrat Sean Walker.
The soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor position has a trio of candidates in Brian Ward, John Slatosky, and Carrie Guess- Slatosky.
Candidates for the board of education include David Carter, Phillip Lanier, Kurt Melvin, Shannon Whitaker, and Fred Burgess.
Visit Randolph County's Board of Elections website to access a sample or absentee ballot.
This article originally appeared on The Courier-Tribune: Randolph County voting guide for the general election
