Politics & Government

2026 primary election: Results for Mecklenburg sheriff, legislature, local races

Election results will start populating after polls close at 7:30 p.m. and update throughout the night.
Election results will start populating after polls close at 7:30 p.m. and update throughout the night. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

The following are unofficial results for the 2026 primary election in Mecklenburg County.

All of the county’s precincts have reported results.

The graphic below includes all races that voters in the county cast ballots for. Results for each race reflect the total statewide or across county borders.

This story was originally published March 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

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