Gaston County commissioner to run again for secretary of state

Chad attended North Greenville University. He is from Gastonia, NC, and attended North Gaston High School. He is a Christian and attends Flint Groves Baptist Church. He has two children.

Chad currently works at the Pennsylvania Steel Company. He transitioned into politics after playing professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chad Brown previously ran in the Republican primary for secretary of state in North Carolina in 2020 but did not win. He previously served 3 terms as a county commissioner. Before that, he was the mayor of Stanley.

Supports investing in small business to help the economy.

Supports decreasing regulations for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

- Supports investing in small business to help the economy.
- Supports decreasing regulations for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Small Businesses

Said he will protect consumers "from fraud and identity theft."

- Said he will protect consumers "from fraud and identity theft."
- Wants to eliminate "wasteful spending"

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Chad Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Chad Brown

Chad Brown previously served as a county commissioner. He served 3 terms. He was also elected as the Mayor of Stanley before his tenure on the county commission. 

Supports investing in small business to help the economy of the state.

- Supports investing in small business to help the economy of the state.

Chad Brown attended North Greenville University. He is rom Gastonia, NC. He attended North Gaston High School. He is a Christian and attends Flint Groves Baptist Church. He has two children.

Chad Brown is a former professional baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates, who transitioned into politics. He has also been involved in economic development within local government. He currently works at Pennsylvania Steel Company. 

Chad Brown has served on the County Commission for three terms, totaling 12 years, with the last two years as Chairman. He was also elected as the Mayor of Stanley prior to his tenure on the County Commission. 

- The Secretary of State is the Head of the Department of the State.
- The Secretary of State is responsible for managing much of the record keeping for the state, including managing mortgages belonging to the State and distributing statutes and legislative journals annually.
- The Secretary of State office receives the certification of elections from the State Board of Election. The SOS also organizes all the North Carolina Electoral College meetings, they invite guests and format the agenda. 
- The Secretary of State is in charge of handling annual reports submitted by businesses. All businesses must file an annual report with the SOS or risk their business being closed. This annual report includes information about the businesses organization and financial history of the fiscal year. 
- The Secretary of State is elected for a four-year term. The position has no term limits.

Oversees record keeping and business-related operations of the North Carolina government.

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Chad attended North Greenville University. He is from Gastonia, NC, and attended North Gaston High School. He serves on North Carolina's parks and recreation board. He is a Christian and attends Flint Groves Baptist Church. He has two children.

Chad Brown previously ran in the Republican primary for secretary of state in North Carolina in 2020 but did not win. He previously served 3 terms as a Gaston County commissioner. Before that, he was the mayor of Stanley.

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Supports economic growth by attracting businesses, creating jobs, and supporting small firms through streamlined registration and resources.

Plans to attract businesses, create jobs, and support small firms by streamlining registration and providing resources.

- Said he will protect consumers "from fraud and identity theft."
- Wants to eliminate "wasteful spending"
- Plans to attract businesses, create jobs, and support small firms by streamlining registration and providing resources.

Plans to protect elections and ensure every vote is counted.

Said, "I would work closely with the State Board to ensure smooth, secure and accessible voting. This includes providing administrative support, collaborating on voter outreach, monitoring for threats, and coordinating with other agencies. Maintaining public trust in fair elections is paramount."

Said, "I would work closely with the State Board [of Elections] to ensure smooth, secure and accessible voting. This includes providing administrative support, collaborating on voter outreach, monitoring for threats, and coordinating with other agencies. Maintaining public trust in fair elections is paramount."

- Plans to protect elections and ensure every vote is counted.
- Said, "I would work closely with the State Board [of Elections] to ensure smooth, secure and accessible voting. This includes providing administrative support, collaborating on voter outreach, monitoring for threats, and coordinating with other agencies. Maintaining public trust in fair elections is paramount."

Supports transparency, accountability, and fairness in government.

Supports improving the DMV by ensuring adequate staffing, streamlining procedures, investing in digital tools, establishing responsive communication, and implementing accountability measures.

Supports improving customer service by ensuring "adequate, well-trained staffing," improving procedures, digital tools, and communication, and implementing accountability measures.

- Supports transparency, accountability, and fairness in government.
- Supports improving customer service by ensuring "adequate, well-trained staffing," improving procedures, digital tools, and communication, and implementing accountability measures.