On the western end of the county, Locust Mayor Steve Huber (uncontested) was reelected, while returners Mike Haigler (20.37%), Larry Baucom (20.36%), Rusty Efird (19.89%), and newcomer De Dee Nathan (12.33%) — a former Olympian — won the four open City Council seats.
Jeff Claiborne (10.53%), Mario Miller (8.88%), and Joseph Abbatiello (6.60%) each came up short in the council race.

Local elections present familiar faces, newcomers – Stanly County Journal

Jeff Claiborne previously ran for Locust City Council but did not win.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Jeff Claiborne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

Jeff Claiborne

Recommended that the City Council approve a change to the land development ordinance's stormwater text.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Barry Sims

George (Giorgio) Prisco

Joseph Abbatiello

Mandy Watson

Patty Harris

Richard Burr

Roger L. Hypes

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 