The Heart of Kernersville: Mayor Dawn Morgan – Kernersville ...

Dawn Morgan - Kernersville Chamber of Commerce

Dawn Morgan is from Hampton, Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, a master's degree in marketing and finance from the University of Texas at Austin, and a law degree from Wake Forest University. She lives with her husband, Eric, in Kernersville. They have three children.

Dawn Morgan (Mayor of Kernersville, North Carolina, candidate ...

Dawn is currently the Mayor of Kernersville. She was first elected in 2008 and has been re-elected six times. Before serving as mayor, she was a member of the Kernersville Board of Aldermen and served on the Kernersville Planning Board. 

As of September 25, 2025, Dawn Morgan did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to prioritize community safety and maintaining "excellent fire and police services..."

Plans to prioritize community safety and maintain Kernerville's fire and police services.

- Plans to prioritize community safety and maintain Kernerville's fire and police services.

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Plans to continue prioritizing infrastructure improvements.

Supports continued planning for important road, water, and sewer infracture.

- Supports continued planning for important road, water, and sewer infracture.

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Dawn Morgan

As mayor, focused on infrastructure improvements, economic development, and enhancing the quality of life for Kernersville residents.

Dawn Morgan is from Hampton, Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, a master's degree in marketing and finance from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University. She lives with her husband and their three children in Kernersville.

Dawn Morgan grew up in Hampton, Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, a master's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and a law degree from Wake Forest University. She lives with her husband and their two children in Kernersville.

Dawn is currently the Mayor of Kernersville. She was first elected in 2008 and has been re-elected six times. 

As mayor, focused on infrastructure improvements, economic development, and enhancing quality of life for residents.

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Hansford irunning for Kernersville mayor

Kevin Hansford has lived in Kernersville for 20 years. He is a single dad with a 16-year-old son.

Kevin previously ran for the Kernersville Board of Aldermen in 2021 but did not win.

As of September 25, 2025, Kevin Hansford did not have a website or any information online.

Believes town officials should do more to keep citizens informed.

- Believes town officials should do more to keep citizens informed.

Believes the town is expanding too rapidly, saying "We have so many developments and businesses that are eating up a lot of our land."

Opposes the rapid development of multi-housing units and more renters in Kernersville, and supports the preservation of farmland.

- Believes the town is expanding too rapidly, saying "We have so many developments and businesses that are eating up a lot of our land."
- Opposes the rapid development of multi-housing units and more renters in Kernersville, and supports the preservation of farmland.

Believes rapid expansion could lead to increased crime.

- Believes rapid expansion could lead to increased crime.

Kevin Hansford

Kevin is a health care liaison. He works at [company], where he has been for 20 years. 

Kevin previously ran for the Kernersville Board of Aldermen but did not win.

Believes the town's rapid growth in recent years is a concern.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.