The 2026 Primary and Orange County Schools Board Elections were hard fought races. The Orange County Democratic Party extends its gratitude to all the Democratic candidates who ran in the elections. Congratulations to the following candidates who won their elections:

United States Senate: Roy Cooper

North Carolina 4th Congressional District: Valerie Foushee

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Judge Seat 03: Christine Marie Walczyk

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 50: Renee Price

Orange County Register of Deeds: Amy McLamb

Orange County Sheriff: Charles Blackwood

Orange County Board of Commissioners, At Large: Karen Stegman

Orange County Board of Commissioners, District 1: Jamezetta Bedford

Orange County Board of Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson

Orange County School Board:
Will Atherton
Anne Purcell
Lori Russell
Sarah Smylie

The results of the March 3 elections were certified by the Orange County Board of Elections on March 13, 2026. A recount for Orange County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat will be held on March 18, 2026.