Choosing Candidates Who Are Capable of Winning The 2026 Midterms

Republican Candidates & Voting Locations

Elected officials hold a critical responsibility: ensure the safety and well-being of their constituents while governing in accordance with the will of the people. This duty applies to every office, from the Board of Commissioners and County Sheriff to the Tax Collector, Register of Deeds, State Representative, and U.S. Representative.

Elected socialist Democrats consistently fail to protect law-abiding residents or to govern in line with community values and consent. This failure has real consequences for the county’s safety, economy, and quality of life. Choosing candidates who can win in the 2026 midterms and who prioritize public safety and community interests is paramoun.

The Haywood County Republican Party has several candidates running in the primaries, which end on March 3rd. That only gives you three more days to vote.

The 2026 Republican candidate roster includes:

U.S. Senate candidates: Margot Dupre, Richard Dansle, Donald (Don) Brown, Michael Whatley, Elizabeth Temple, Michele Morrow, and Thomas Johnson.

U.S. House of Representatives for District 11: Chuck Edwards and Adam Smith.

NC Court of Appeals Judge - Seat 1: Michael Byrne and Matt Smith.

NC House of Representatives for House District 118: James (Jimmy) Rogers and Mark Pless.

Haywood County Board of Commissioners: Tiffany Collins, Terry Ramey, Jeff Stines, David Burnette, Tommy Long, and Howard Knapper.

Haywood County Registar of Deeds: Stacy Moore and Kristina Watson.

Haywood County Sheriff: William (Bill) Wilke and Mark Mease.

Haywood County Tax Collector: Emily Sapp, Greg West, and Andrew Ferguson.

Haywood County provides three accessible locations for in-person early voting. Each site is staffed with election officials ready to assist you.

• Haywood County Senior Resource Center  

       81 Elmwood Drive,

       Waynesville, NC 28786

• Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library  

        11 Pennsylvania Avenue,

        Canton, NC 28716

• Clyde Town Hall  

        8437 Carolina Boulevard,

        Clyde, NC 28721

These locations are open until Saturday, February 28. Check their hours before you go to plan your visit.

To ensure a smooth voting experience, bring a valid photo ID. Acceptable forms include:

• North Carolina driver’s license or Photo ID card

• U.S. passport

• Military ID

• Other government-issued photo ID

  
  

If you miss early voting, you can still vote on Election Day, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Precinct polling locations will be open throughout Haywood County. To find your assigned Precinct polling place and get other election details, visit the official Haywood County elections website: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Good Luck and God bless each one of you for your willingness to serve the people of Haywood County.

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The Haywood County Republican Party can use your help in spreading the Republican Party's message and getting Republican candidates elected. Please give serious consideration to volunteering for any amount of time that is convenient for you. Volunteering is also an excellent way to work and socialize with your like-minded neighbors in Haywood County. Further, to adequately support our Republican candidates and cover the operating costs of our Headquarters Office in Waynesville, donations of any amount are very much needed.

If you are willing to patriotically contribute time or donate funds to the county party, please contact us at 828-246-9696 Monday through Friday between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm or email us at gopchair.haywoodcounty@pm.me. Anything you are willing to do to support our mission will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!