Knowledge is a good thing for making “good trouble.”

Consider attending your local town meetings to learn more about local governance. 2023 is a year of municipal elections and we need candidates who value small “d” democracy to consider a run for office. 

China Grove https://www.chinagrovenc.gov/our_government/index.php

1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 

 (704) 857-2466

Cleveland https://townofclevelandnc.gov/government/board-of-commissioners/

2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm

704.278.4777

East Spencer https://eastspencer.gov/government/board-members/

1st Monday of each month at 6:00 pm 

(704) 636-7111

Faith  

2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm 

704-279-7500

Granite Quarry https://www.granitequarrync.gov/Government/Board-of-Aldermen

2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm

704-279-5596

Kannapolis https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Government-Departments/City-Council

2nd and 4th Monday of each at 6:00 pm 

704-920-4303

Landis https://townoflandisnc.gov/government/mayor-and-aldermen/

2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm

704.857.2411

Rockwell https://www.rockwellnc.gov/

2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm

704-279-2180

Salisbury https://salisburync.gov/Government/City-Council

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm

(704) 638-5270

Spencer https://spencernc.gov/town-government-and-services/aldermen-meeting-and-agenda/

2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 

704-633-2231

The following Town Board Positions are up for Election in 2023:

• China Grove
  • Mayor –  $5  (One Seat) – 4 year term
  • Council – $5 (Two Seats) – 4 year term
• Cleveland
  • Mayor –  $5  (One Seat) – 2 year term
  • Commission – $5 (Two Seats) – 4 year term
• East Spencer
  • Mayor –  $10  (One Seat) – 2 year term
  • Board of Aldermen – $5 (Four Seats) – 4 year term
• Faith
  • Board of Aldermen – $5 (Five Seats) – 2 year term
• Granite Quarry
  • Mayor –  $5  (One Seat) – 2 year term
  • Board of Aldermen – $5 (Two Seats) – 4 year term
• Kannapolis
  • Council – $30 (Three Seats) – 4 year term
• Landis
  • Mayor –  $5  (One Seat) – 4 year term
  • Board of Aldermen – $5 (Two Seats) – 4 year term
• Rockwell
  • Mayor – $5 (One Seat) – 2 year term
  • Board of Aldermen – $5 (Five Seats) – 2 year term
• Salisbury
  • Mayor – $10 (One Seat) – 2 year terms
  • Council – $10 (Four Seats) – 2 year terms
• Spencer
  • Mayor – $5 (One Seat) – 4 year term
  • Board of Aldermen – $5 (Six Seats) – 4 or 2 year term depending on the outcome

Filing fees are subject to change up until the beginning of the filing period. 

Filing takes place at the Rowan County Board of Elections. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Rowan County BOE at:

704-216-8140 / [email protected].

Election Day in 2023 is on Tuesday, November 7th.

Early Voting starts on Thursday, Oct. 19th, 2023 (the specific times and locations for Early Voting will be determined later by the Rowan County Board of Elections).

There are no Primary Elections for town or city board positions in Rowan.