2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Madeleine Byl did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

One resident spoke out during Monday's public hearing.

“The jail needs to be redone right now, as is,” Madeline Byl said. “Even if people don't support the tax increase, if we don't do it, we will reopen ourselves up to lawsuits, which will then cost additional money on top of money that it's going to cost to redo the jail in the first place.”

Union County jail referendum

Calls for replacing the county jail, citing its condition and the potential cost of lawsuits if the project is delayed.

- Calls for replacing the county jail, citing its condition and the potential cost of lawsuits if the project is delayed.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Madeleine Byl

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

Isaac Brickman

Walter Ley

Errol Wedra

- 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.