David is married with a daughter. He has a bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in urban planning and minority affairs, a master's degree in strategic planning, and a master's degree in foreign relations. He attends Raeford Presbyterian Church.

David is currently retired. He has experience working as a broadcast journalist, congressional representative for a defense contractor, and as a building contractor. He served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years.

Ballotpedia, David Frump (Hoke County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2022)

North Carolina State Board of Elections, 11/06/2018 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - HOKE

David Frump ran for Hoke County Commissioner in 2018, 2020, and 2022, but did not win any race.

Plans to hold frequent Town Halls to improve accountability and transparency on the government's part.

- Plans to hold frequent Town Halls to improve accountability and transparency on the government's part.

Public Services

As of June 9, 2025, David Frump’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Wants more collaboration between the board of commissioners and the school board.

- Wants more collaboration between the board of commissioners and the school board.

Education

Public Safety

Supports the updating of the Hoke County land plan for better use and adaptation to modern purposes.

Wants to update the land plan so that housing areas are placed in proximity to schools, water, sewage, roads, law enforcement, fire stations, parks, and commercial property.

- Supports the updating of the Hoke County land plan for better use and adaptation to modern purposes.
- Wants to update the land plan so that housing areas are placed in proximity to schools, water, sewage, roads, law enforcement, fire stations, parks, and commercial property.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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The News Journal, James Leach

James is from Hoke County. He is a pastor at Rockfish Grove Freewill Baptist Church and a District Elder for the Southern Pines District of the First Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church

As of June 22, 2024, James A. Leach did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

James A. Leach is currently County Commissioner in Hoke County. He has been in this position for 28 years. 

As of June 9, 2025, James A. Leach did not have a website or any information online.

Said "I think keeping the property tax low is important to encourage businesses and industry to locate in Hoke County."

- Said "I think keeping the property tax low is important to encourage businesses and industry to locate in Hoke County."

James A. Leach

The News Journal, Hoke County commission candidates answer Q&A

Mary was born and raised in Hoke County. Mary attended Hoke County High School. She has a certification in supervision and management from Fayetteville Technical Community College, a degree in principle of banking from Fayetteville State University, a degree in community development from Pitt County Community College, and she attended John Hopkins: School of Medicine for transforming education. 

Mary Blue McCollum has worked in manufacturing/textiles at Burlington Industries, banking and accounting at United Carolina Bank (UCB)/Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T), and in practice management with Dr. Karen L. Smith, MD. 

As of June 22, 2024, Mary Blue McCollum did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Supports "water/sewer upgrades and development"

- Supports "water/sewer upgrades and development"

As of June 9, 2025, Mary Blue McCollum did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to "partner with the School Board to address the needs of teachers, students, parents and administrators."

Plans to "provide more local funding for school resources officers."

- Plans to "partner with the School Board to address the needs of teachers, students, parents and administrators."
- Plans to "provide more local funding for school resources officers."

Supports "affordable housing initiatives."

- Supports "affordable housing initiatives."

Mary Blue McCollum

Stephanie is originally from Hoke County. She earned a degree in marketing from Appalachian State University. She serves on the Hoke Soil and Water Board and is the vice president of the Small Ruminants Association.

Stephanie started her own goat dairy, soap and lotion business. She also helps out on her family farm to create new ventures.

Stephanie Carter's campaign for Hoke County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

As of June 9, 2025, Stephanie Carter did not have a website or any information online.

Supports "encouraging businesses to start in our community by offering incentives and assistance."

Plans to ensure that fiscal responsibility is upheld by allotting funds to necessary areas without increasing taxes.

Wants to encourage and support agricultural interests.

- Supports "encouraging businesses to start in our community by offering incentives and assistance."
- Plans to ensure that fiscal responsibility is upheld by allotting funds to necessary areas without increasing taxes.
- Wants to encourage and support agricultural interests.

Stephanie Carter

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