2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

Democrat

Libertarian

Nonpartisan

Republican

Corey Ballance, Sr.

Buket Urgen

Corey is a Bertie County Commissioner. He works at the Bertie County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2022. He previously started and ran Corey B. Handy, LLC.

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Corey Ballance, Sr. is currently a Bertie County Commissioner representing District III. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He is chair of the Bertie County Board of Commissioners.

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As of January 2, 2026, Corey Ballance, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

For Candidate Corey Ballance, Sr. on Issue Public Services: Emphasizes the importance of thoroughly reviewing all relevant facts and circumstances before making any personnel decisions related to serious matters.

For Candidate Corey Ballance, Sr. on Issue Public Services: Supports taking strategic action to improve child welfare services in response to public dissatisfaction.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

- 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.