2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Elliot N. Jarman's campaign for Onslow County Board of Commissioners is his first entry into politics.

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As of January 2, 2026, Elliot N. Jarman did not have a website or any information online.

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As of January 2, 2026, Elliot N. Jarman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Royce Bennett is from Jacksonville, North Carolina. He attended Northern Nash High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Wesleyan College. He has an associate’s degree in applied science from Nash Community College. He lives with his wife, Karen, in the Northwoods neighborhood of Jacksonville. He attends Blue Creek Baptist Church.

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Royce Bennett is from Jacksonville, North Carolina. He has an associate’s degree in applied science from Nash Community College and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Wesleyan College. He lives with his wife in Jacksonville and has two adult children, one granddaughter, and one grandson. He attends Blue Creek Baptist Church.

Royce is a county commissioner. He works at the Onslow County Board of Commissioners. He previously served as a police officer and administrator at the Rocky Mount Police Department and the Morehead City Police Department for over 12 years.

Royce is an independent business person. He previously served as a police officer and administrator at the Rocky Mount Police Department and the Morehead City Police Department.

Royce currently serves as a member of the Board of Commissioners in Onslow County. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Believes in re-focusing the budget to address increased taxes and declining property values.

- Believes in re-focusing the budget to address increased taxes and declining property values.

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

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Tim Foster is from Onslow County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of North Carolina and a master's degree in school administration from East Carolina University. He is married to his wife, Tashia, and they have two sons together.

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Tim Foster is from Onslow County, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a master's degree in school administration from East Carolina University. Tim lives with his wife, Tashia, and their two kids in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Tim is the athletic director for Onslow County Schools. He previously taught and coached in Onslow County. 

Tim currently works as the coordinator of athletics for Onslow County and head coach of the Northside High School boys' basketball team He previously served as a teacher, an assistant athletic director, an assistant principal, and a principal in the Onslow County Schools system.

is the athletic director for Onslow County Schools.

Tim is currently a member of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners.

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Tim is currently a member of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his first term.

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

Onslow County unveils new park and upcoming plans

Supports the acquisition of 22.8 acres for park expansion to enhance facilities and programs.

As chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, supported the acquisition of 22.8 acres for Onslow Pines Park expansion of facilities and programs.

As chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, helped open Hines Farm Park as a part of a five-year strategic plan to support county's youth.

As chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, supports fair elections run by the county's Board of Elections.

- As chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, supported the acquisition of 22.8 acres for Onslow Pines Park expansion of facilities and programs.
- As chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, helped open Hines Farm Park as a part of a five-year strategic plan to support county's youth.
- As chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, supports fair elections run by the county's Board of Elections.

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Tim Foster

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

Tim Foster is from Onslow County, North Carolina. 

Tim is the athletic director for Onslow County Schools. He previously worked as a teacher and coach in Onslow County. 

Tyler previously ran for Onslow County Commissioner in 2024 but did not win.

Tyler's campaign for the Onslow County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

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

Tyler Googe

Tyler Googe's campaign for the Onslow County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

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

Walter J. Scott lives with his wife, Lora, in Richlands.

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Walter previously served on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners. He served one term from 2020 to 2024.

As of January 2, 2026, Walter J. Scott did not have a website or any information online.

Walter J. Scott

Walter J. Scott previously served on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners. He served one term from 2020 to 2024.

As of January 2, 2026, Walter J. Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Whitney Cantrell lives in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Whitney is an operations manager for Excel Body Works. She was previously an office manager for D&N Auto Body & Painting.

Whitney Cantrell's campaign for Onslow County commissioner.

Whitney Cantrell's campaign for Onslow County commissioner is her first run for public office.

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

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Advocates for treating public safety teams as essential, life-saving community-driven units rather than contractors.

Said "We need to stop treating [volunteer fire fighters] like contractors and start treating them like the life-saving community-driven teams they are."

- Said "We need to stop treating [volunteer fire fighters] like contractors and start treating them like the life-saving community-driven teams they are."

Whitney Cantrell

As of January 2, 2026, Whitney Cantrell’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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