2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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

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James Daniels

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Jason is the owner of Sandhills Best Care, LLC.

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Jason currently works as the owner of Sandhills Best Care, a primary care and mental health clinic. He previously worked as the director of Richmond County Airport.

Jason R. Gainey is currently a member of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Jason currently serves as a member of the Richmond County Commission. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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

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Jason R. Gainey

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Jason is currently a Richmond County Commissioner. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Jesse McQueen is originally from Maxton. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Jesse lives in Rockingham.

Jesse is a former Hamlet councilman and mayor pro tem.

Jesse currently works as a sociology and criminal justice lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He previously worked as a police officer.

Jesse McQueen is currently Mayor Pro Tem on the Hamlet Town Council. He previously served as a councilman and secured another term without opposition.

Jesse previously served as member of the Hamlet City Council. He served four terms from 2005 to 2009 and 2013 to 2024.

Said he is "committed to responsible planning and long-term planning."

- Said he is "committed to responsible planning and long-term planning."

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

Jesse McQueen

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Justin Dawkins has worked in various capacities for manufacturing companies, ranging from engineering to leading operations.

Justin Dawkins is currently a member of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed in 2020 to fill the remainder of the term vacated when Ben Moss was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives and was elected to his own term in 2022.

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Justin is currently a member of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed in 2020 to fill the remainder of the term vacated when Ben Moss was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives and was elected to his own term in 2022.

Supports building on the accomplishments of previous Commissioners to continue Richmond County's economic development.

Looks forward to "building on the accomplishments of previous Commissioners to continue Richmond County's strong recent track record of economic development."

- Looks forward to "building on the accomplishments of previous Commissioners to continue Richmond County's strong recent track record of economic development."

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

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Justin Dawkins

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Laverne Schultz graduated with a Christian Education/Business degree from East Coast Bible College.

Laverne Schultz's campaign for Richmond County Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

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Laverne's campaign for Richmond County Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

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

Laverne Schultz

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Melissa Schoonover attended Richmond Community College. She is married.

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Melissa is a drug counselor and addiction advocate.

Melissa Schoonover's campaign for Richmond County Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

11-year-old and others trying to stop overdose deaths

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

Founded the nonprofit organization "Help for Opioid Addiction" to provide resources for preventing and treating opioid addiction.

Melissa Schoonover

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

Richmond County ballot set for March primary, school board elections

Richard Robinson owns and operates a local bar, Double Vision. He served in the U.S. Army.

Richard previously ran for Richmond County commissioner as a Libertarian.

Richard previously ran for Richmond County Commissioner in 2024 but did not win. 

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

Richard Robinson

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

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Robin Roberts was born in Richmond County and graduated from Marble Falls High School. 

Robin currently works as a general manager and event coordinator at Hudson Brothers Deli. 

Robin Roberts is currently a commissioner on the Richmond County Board of Commissioners representing Richmond County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Robin is currently member of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

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

Robin Roberts

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

Terry Lewis's campaign for Richmond County Commissioner in the Republican primary is his first entry into politics.

Terry Lewis's campaign for Richmond County Commission is his first run for public office.

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

Terry Lewis

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

Tyrannia (Smackie) Ellerbe is a bail bond agent and business owner. 

Tyrannia (Smackie) Ellerbe previously ran for Richmond County Commissioner in 2022.

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Tyrannia ran for Richmond County Commissioner in 2022 but did not win. 

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Plans to attract jobs to increase opportunities and retain people.

- Plans to attract jobs to increase opportunities and retain people.

As of January 2, 2026, Tyrannia (Smackie) Ellerbe did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to create opportunities to decrease crime.

- Plans to create opportunities to decrease crime.

Richmond County bail bondsman charged with aiding & abetting ...

Was charged with a misdemeanor of aiding and abetting unlicensed bail bonding.

- Was charged with a misdemeanor of aiding and abetting unlicensed bail bonding.

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Tyrannia (Smackie) Ellerbe

As of January 2, 2026, Tyrannia (Smackie) Ellerbe’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tyrannia is a bail bond agent. She works at Richmond County Bail Bonds, where she helps clients post bail to secure their release. There is no public record of her working at other companies.

Tyrannia is a bail bond agent where she helps clients post bail to secure their release.

Tyrannia previously ran for Richmond County Board of Commissioners in 2022, but did not win.

- 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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