North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Chad Brown

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- 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.

Gaston

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Economy

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

County Commissioner

Buket Urgen

Chad is from Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended North Gaston High School, North Greenville University, and Montreat College. He lives with his two children in Gastonia. He attends Flint Groves Baptist Church.

County leaders investigating financial problems at Gaston County ...

For Candidate Chad Brown on Issue economy:  
Aims to make Gaston County a business-friendly environment to encourage people to work, play, and stay in the area.

As of January 5, 2026, Chad Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the right to keep and bear arms as outlined in the Second Amendment, opposing any laws or regulations that infringe upon this right.