LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (REP)
CESENA, VINCENT PAUL Bud Cesena REP 12/01/2025 7581 GOLF COURSE DR S DENVER, NC 28037
CARPENTER, DAVID MICHAEL David M. Carpenter REP 12/03/2025 2656 COVEY CT LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
MOORE, LILLIAN MARIE Marie Moore REP 12/17/2025 8045 LUCKY CREEK LN DENVER, NC 28092
MITCHEM, CARROL DEAN Carrol D. Mitchem REP 12/01/2025 7868 HALLMAN MILL RD VALE, NC 28168
LINEBERGER, JAMES FRANKLIN III Jamie Lineberger REP 12/18/2025 1550 LAUDUN DR LINCOLNTON, NC 28092

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Carrol D. Mitchem lives in Vale, North Carolina.

Carrol D. Mitchem

Age: 60

Education: West Lincoln High School Class of 1975

Political experience: Elected to four terms to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Serving in both the Chairman and Vice Chairman positions. Served on the Planning Board and was Voted Republican of the Year in 2013.

Employment: Self Employed at Mitchem’s Farms and Mitchem’ s Kitchen

Meet the Lincoln County sheriff primary candidates

Carrol is self-employed through Mitchem’s Farms and Mitchem’s Kitchen.

Lincoln board chairman Mitchem removed by vote of 'no confidence'

Mitchem previously served on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners from 2014 to 2018. He was elected to the board in 2014 and did not seek re-election in 2018.

Carrol D. Mitchem (Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Carrol previously served on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners from 2014 to 2018. He was elected to the board in 2014 and did not seek reelection in 2018.

Daniel Miller (Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District ...

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Carrol D. Mitchem did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Mitchem has been involved in various community organizations and initiatives throughout Lincoln County. He has expressed a commitment to improving local infrastructure, supporting economic development, and enhancing public safety in the area.

As a candidate, Mitchem emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in government. He aims to engage with constituents to address their concerns and priorities.

As a candidate, Mitchem emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in government. He aims to engage with constituents to address their concerns and priorities.

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility and transparency in government.

Plans to engage with constituents about their concerns and priorities.

- Prioritizes fiscal responsibility and transparency in government.
- Plans to engage with constituents about their concerns and priorities.

Administration

Carrol D. Mitchem

As of September 2, 2026, Carrol D. Mitchem’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Meet the Lincoln County Sheriff primary candidates

Carrol D. Mitchem is self-employed by Mitchem’s Farms and Mitchem’s Kitchen.

Carrol D. Mitchem

Age: 60

Education: West Lincoln High School Class of 1975

Political experience: Elected to four terms to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Serving in both the Chairman and Vice Chairman positions. Served on the Planning Board and was Voted Republican of the Year in 2013.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Walter Ley

Daniel Miller

Terry Lee Turbyfill

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 