North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Ed Martin

Ed is the chair of the Northampton County Board of Commissioners.

Northampton welcomes new industry

Ed is currently a Northampton County Commissioner. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Staff Directory • William "Ed" Martin - Northampton County, NC

Northampton County Register of Deeds

Supports new industry as a way to create jobs and increase the tax base.

As of April 6, 2026, Ed Martin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

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William "Ed" Martin is currently a member of the Northampton County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Supports new industry as a means to create jobs and improve the tax base.