Candidates
Statewide Candidate Filing for the 2026 Primary Election
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election begins at noon on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, and ends at noon on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. The withdrawal deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Candidates can file at the Jones County Board of Elections office or the State Board, depending upon the contest. Candidates filing in December can check Filing Fees for more information. Additional information related to filing for candidacy can be found on the NCSBE website.
2026 Primary Election Date
The 2026 statewide primary election is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Candidate Filing Forms
- Notice of Candidacy
- Statement of Organization
- Certification of Financial Account Information
- Certification of Threshold (if you plan to spend less than $1,000)
-OR-
Organizational Disclosure Report (if spending more than $1,000) - Candidate Designation of Committee Funds (Optional)
- Candidate Guide
- Campaign Finance Guide
Political Signs
Please visit the NC State Board of Elections website for information concerning political signs.
Petition Information
Jones County Board of Elections
367 Hwy 58 S, Unit B
Trenton, NC 28585
Phone: 252-448-3921
Fax: 252-448-1040
Director: Jessica Taylor
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday
8am-5pm
Fridays
8am-Noon
