Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Archdale Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council At-Large
UnopposedCity Council Ward 1
UnopposedFour contests are on the ballot: mayor, one at-large council seat, and the Ward 1 and Ward 4 seats. Only Ward 4 has more than one candidate. The Ward 2, Ward 3 and second at-large seats are not on this ballot.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- U.S. Senate
- Michael Dublin · Green
- Roy Cooper · Democratic
- Shannon W. Bray · Libertarian
- Michael Whatley · Republican
- Also statewideNC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 01 · NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01 · NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 02 · NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 03
- U.S. HouseDistrict 9
- NC State SenateDistrict 25 (95% of Archdale residents) · District 26 (2%)
- NC House of RepresentativesDistrict 70 (97% of Archdale residents) · District 59 (2%)
- Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Regional water and wastewater2 sourced facts
Where it standsIn March 2026 council adopted a resolution supporting a regional water and wastewater utility study and committing to work toward a regional solution.
What's on the tableThe next council decides how Archdale takes part in a regional water and wastewater arrangement and any raw water supply from the county.
- The resolution supports the findings of the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority regionalization study; council adopted it unanimously on March 24, 2026. City of Archdale · Mar 24, 2026
- The mayor reported that on May 7 he and the City Manager met county officials about obtaining a portion of the county's raw water supply. City of Archdale · May 26, 2026
02Rezonings and development standards3 sourced facts
Where it standsCouncil approved several commercial rezonings and updated its zoning and subdivision standards in 2026.
What's on the tableThe next council rules on rezoning requests and applies the updated development standards.
- In March council unanimously approved text amendments on public infrastructure, pedestrian access, outdoor lighting and off-street parking, and subdivision updates on street design and shared-use paths. City of Archdale · Mar 24, 2026
- In April council unanimously approved rezoning a portion of property along N. Main Street and Julian Avenue from R-10 to B-1 General Business. City of Archdale · Apr 28, 2026
- In June council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning of about 22.6 acres along US Highway 311 for an existing event venue. City of Archdale · Jun 23, 2026
03City budget and insurance3 sourced facts
Where it standsCouncil adopted the FY 2026-2027 budget on May 26, 2026, and moved the city's insurance coverage in June.
What's on the tableThe next council oversees the budget and sets next year's spending priorities.
- Council approved the FY 2026-2027 budget unanimously after a public hearing at which no one spoke. City of Archdale · May 26, 2026
- The budget includes $10,000 for the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce and $22,000 for the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, both consistent with the prior year. City of Archdale · May 26, 2026
- In June council voted 5-1 to move the city's property/casualty and workers' compensation coverage to the NC League of Municipalities risk pools. City of Archdale · Jun 23, 2026
04NC Highway 311 sidewalk grant3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city paused a grant-funded NC 311 sidewalk feasibility project while NCDOT prepares an updated cost estimate.
What's on the tableThe next council decides whether and how to fund the project if costs exceed the grant.
- The city was awarded a $941,250 grant to study a sidewalk along NC Highway 311 northbound. City of Archdale · May 26, 2026
- The grant agreement required the city to fully construct the project, not only complete the study, and the City Manager said the city was unlikely to meet the obligations with the funding provided. City of Archdale · May 26, 2026
- The project was paused pending an updated cost estimate and further funding discussions. City of Archdale · May 26, 2026
05Utility extensions and annexation2 sourced facts
Where it standsUtility extensions outside city limits come to council for review and are tied to annexation requests.
What's on the tableThe next council decides water and sewer extension requests and annexation petitions.
- In January council approved a water extension at 5750 Old Poole Road at outside rates and denied the related annexation request for the non-contiguous property. City of Archdale · Jan 27, 2026
- In January council approved annexation and R-15 zoning for 703 Ashland Street, which was tied to a sewer extension. City of Archdale · Jan 27, 2026
1 note on these statements
Herb Andrews took the Ward 1 seat by appointment when Larry Warlick retired from the council. Archdale Trinity News (High Point Enterprise): Candidate filing kicks off for 2 cities
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1. What should Archdale require of new development?
2. How should council handle commercial rezoning requests?
3. How should Archdale secure its future water and wastewater service?
4. How much should Archdale invest in sidewalks and greenways?
5. Should the city build new public gathering spaces?
Key dates
- Requested absentee by-mail ballots begin mailingNCSBESep 4, 2026
- Voter registration deadline (to vote on Election Day)NCSBE · Oct 2, 2026Oct 9, 2026
- Early voting beginsNCSBEOct 15, 2026
- Early voting endsNCSBEOct 31, 2026
- Election DayNCSBENov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Roger Blackwell, Robert Gray, William Wood3 on this ballot
6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- Archdale has a council-manager form of government; the council includes a mayor and six council members. City of Archdale
- Two council members are elected at large and one from each of the four wards, all to four-year staggered terms. City of Archdale
- The mayor serves a two-year term. Archdale Trinity News (High Point Enterprise): Candidate filing kicks off for 2 cities
- Archdale council contests are nonpartisan, so party affiliation does not appear on the ballot. Archdale Trinity News (High Point Enterprise): Local candidates for office set
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