Reverend Rodney Sadler Wins Democratic Primary for North Carolina House District 106

Sadler defeats incumbent Rep. Carla Cunningham in the primary election

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Reverend Rodney Sadler has won the Democratic primary election for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 106 seat, defeating incumbent Rep. Carla Cunningham. Sadler received 70% of the vote, while Cunningham received 21% and Democrat Vermanno Bowman received 8%. There was no Republican challenger, so Sadler will be the decided winner of the seat.

Why it matters

This primary election result is significant as it marks a shift in the political landscape of North Carolina's District 106, which covers part of north Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. The outcome could have implications for the balance of power in the state legislature.

The details

The Democratic primary election for the North Carolina House District 106 seat was called in favor of Reverend Rodney Sadler on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Sadler received 70% of the vote, defeating incumbent Rep. Carla Cunningham, who received 21%, and Democrat Vermanno Bowman, who received 8% of the vote. There was no Republican challenger for this seat, so the winner of the primary will be the decided winner of the seat.

  • The Democratic primary election for North Carolina House District 106 was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • The primary election results were called around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Reverend Rodney Sadler

The winner of the Democratic primary election for the North Carolina House District 106 seat.

Carla Cunningham

The incumbent representative for North Carolina House District 106 who was defeated in the Democratic primary election.

Vermanno Bowman

A Democrat who received 8% of the vote in the primary election for the North Carolina House District 106 seat.

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What they’re saying

“The outcome of this primary election could have significant implications for the balance of power in the state legislature.”

— Political Analyst (WBTV)

What’s next

With no Republican challenger, Reverend Rodney Sadler will be the decided winner of the North Carolina House District 106 seat in the November general election.

The takeaway

This primary election result represents a shift in the political landscape of North Carolina's District 106, as a new Democratic representative will be taking office. The outcome could impact the balance of power in the state legislature moving forward.