The candidate list for the upcoming elections in Cumberland County features contenders across various offices, predominantly from the Republican Party (R), with a few Democrats (D) and no independents noted.

For County Mayor, Republicans Michael Findley (petitioned January 7, 2026) and Allen Foster (petitioned December 22, 2025) are running.

In County Commission District 1, Republicans Wiley Potter and Sue Ann York both petitioned on December 22, 2025.

District 2 includes Republican Tom Isham (December 22, 2025) and Nancy J. Hyder (December 23, 2025).

District 3 has Republicans Craig Clark (December 23, 2025), Wendell Houston (December 22, 2025), and Karen B. Shanks (December 29, 2025).

District 4 features Republicans Gary Adams (December 29, 2025), David H. Gibson (December 22, 2025), Jonathan Miller (December 22, 2025), and Cam Wyatt (January 2, 2026).

For District 5, Republicans Jack Davis (petitioned December 22, 2025, filed January 5, 2026) and Terry Lowe (petitioned December 22, 2025, filed December 30, 2025) are listed.

District 6 includes Republicans Joe Sherrill (December 23, 2025), Wendell W. Wilson (January 5, 2026), and John Womack (petitioned December 22, 2025, filed January 5, 2026).

District 7 has Republicans Jerry Cooper (January 2, 2026) and Christopher Allen Cox (January 6, 2026).

District 8 comprises Republicans Keith Burgess Jr. (January 2, 2026) and Greg Maxwell (December 22, 2025), along with Democrat Deborah Holbrook (January 6, 2026).

District 9 includes Republicans Colleen K. Mall (petitioned December 29, 2025, filed January 5, 2026) and John Wedgworth (December 22, 2025), plus Democrat James Janecek (December 30, 2025).

For Trustee, Republicans Jill Ritzman (petitioned December 29, 2025, filed January 7, 2026) and Kim Tollett Wyatt (December 22, 2025) are competing.

Sheriff has Republican Casey D. Cox (December 22, 2025). Circuit Court Clerk is Republican Jessica R. Burgess (petitioned December 22, 2025, filed December 23, 2025).

County Clerk features Republican Jule Bryson (December 22, 2025).

Register of Deeds has Republican Trey Kerley (January 2, 2026).

Finally, for Road Superintendent, Republicans Stanley Hall (December 22, 2025) and Kevin D. Music (petitioned December 22, 2025, filed January 2, 2026) are listed.