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Trent received his associate's degree in  Associate fire protection from Gaston College. 

Trent Carpenter works as a Sergeant at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked as Captain at Cherryville Fire Department. 

As of June 21, 2024, Trent Carpenter did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 8, 2025, Trent Carpenter did not have a website or any information online.

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As of June 21, 2024, Alex Patton did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Lincoln Times-News, Alex Patton reflects on 12 years as county commissioner

Lake Norman Publications, Veterans services director hands over the reins to another veteran

Alex is the director of the Lincoln County Veterans Services Office. He is a a retired Army staff sergeant, where he served for 15 years. 

Alex Patton previously served three consecutive terms on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, from 2004 to 2016. He ran twice for the Lincoln County Board of Education in the late 1990’s, but did not win either race. 

As of June 8, 2025, Alex Patton did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark was born and raised in Lincoln County. He is an alumnus of UNC-Chapel Hill. He is married

Mark is the president of a family-owned insurance agency, Citizens Insurance, located in Lincoln County. He is part of the family business and has accrued over 20 years of experience in the industry.

Mark L. Mullen is currently a member of the the Lincoln County Board of Education. He was elected in 2012, and is serving his third term. He has served as chairman for five years.

As of June 8, 2025, Mark L. Mullen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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