2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Andy James grew up in Western North Carolina. He has a wife and three children.

Andy James (Clay County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Andy's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office. 

Values fiscal responsibility and having "respect for taxpayers."

- Values fiscal responsibility and having "respect for taxpayers."

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As of January 2, 2026, Andy James did not have a website or any information online.

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- Values fiscal responsibility and "respect for taxpayers."

Andy James works in the financial industry.

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As of January 2, 2026, Bonnye Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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Christian Regan is from El Paso, Texas. He has an associate's degree from Henderson County Jr. College and a bachelor's degree from Southern Baptist University. He also attended Roosevelt University. He is a husband and father, and lives in Hayesville, North Carolina. 

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Christian is a mortgage broker at Smoky Mountain Mortgage, LLC. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1979 to 1981. 

Christian Reagan previously ran for U.S. House Representative in 2024 but did not win.

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As of January 2, 2026, Christian Reagan did not have a website or any information online.

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Opposes investing in "green energy" and supports investing in oil and gas exploration and refineries.

- Opposes investing in "green energy" and supports investing in oil and gas exploration and refineries.
- Values natural disaster relief.

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Christian Regan has a degree from Henderson County Jr. College, Southern Baptist University, and Roosevelt University. He is a husband and father, and lives in Hayesville, North Carolina. 

Christian is a mortgage broker at Smoky Mountain Mortgage, LLC.

- Opposes investing in "green energy" and supports investing in oil and gas exploration and refineries.

As of January 2, 2026, Christian Reagan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes increasing gas and oil drilling will help reduce national debt.

As of January 2, 2026, Dwight S. McClure, Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

Dwight S. McClure, Sr.

As of January 2, 2026, Dwight S. McClure, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jason A. Rickett is from Andrews, North Carolina. He attended Andrews High School. Jason is a husband and father.

Jason is the owner of J&M Welding Services, Inc., a nuclear fuel storage support contractor, and Bridges to the Other Side, Inc., a private-property bridge construction company. 

Jason A. Rickett's campaign for Clay County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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Jason's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office. 

As of January 2, 2026, Jason A. Rickett did not have a website or any information online.

Prioritizes improving infrastructure to meet future county needs.

- Prioritizes improving infrastructure to meet future county needs.

Jason A. Rickett

As of January 2, 2026, Jason A. Rickett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Matt is a leadership professional. He works at Area9 Lyceum. He previously worked at Disney, Time Inc, Pearson Education and McGraw Hill Education.

Matt Denham has worked at Disney, Time Inc, Pearson Education and McGraw Hill Education, and Area9 Lyceum.

Matt Denham's campaign for Clay County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Matt's campaign for Clay County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Supports creating "high quality, sustainable job opportunities."

Supports fiscal responsibility by ensuring tax dollars are spent on "high return priorities" and aligned with community needs, and aims to attract alternate investments like grants.

- Supports creating "high quality, sustainable job opportunities."
- Supports fiscal responsibility by ensuring tax dollars are spent on "high return priorities" and aligned with community needs, and aims to attract alternate investments like grants.

Supports prioritizing education for youth and fostering a learning and growth mindset for all county residents.

Prioritizes education for youth and fostering a learning and growth mindset for all county residents. 

- Prioritizes education for youth and fostering a learning and growth mindset for all county residents. 

As of January 2, 2026, Matt Denham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Matt Denham

Robert Seibert's campaign for Clay County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Robert Seibert's campaign for county commissioner is his first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Seibert did not have a website or any information online.

Robert Seibert

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Seibert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Tighe White has an associate's degree in engineering from Broward College. 

Tighe is a residential and commercial builder with Tighe White Construction.

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Tighe is a residential and commercial builder. He is the president at Tighe White Construction.

Tighe's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office. 

As of January 2, 2026, Tighe White did not have a website or any information online.

Tighe White

As of January 2, 2026, Tighe White’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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