2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Allen Hardin graduated from Isothermal Community College. He lives in Rutherfordton.

Allen currently works for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. He served in the U.S. Army for four years.

Allen Hardin's campaign for Rutherford County commissioner, District 1, is his first time running for public office.

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Allen's campaign for Rutherford County Commission, District 1, is his run for public office.

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

Economy

Supports the Rutherford Early College High School program.

Opposes the closure of the Rutherford Opportunity Center, an alternative school, and supports creating a replacement program.

- Supports the Rutherford Early College High School program.
- Opposes the closure of the Rutherford Opportunity Center, an alternative school, and supports creating a replacement program.

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Allen Hardin

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

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Anthony R. Morrow earned his law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Anthony is a criminal defense and family law attorney. He works at a litigation firm, where he focuses on representing clients in criminal defense, DWI, traffic and family law cases, including divorce, child custody and child support. He previously worked at no other companies.

Anthony currently works at his own law firm. He previously worked as an attorney with the U.S. Air Force, the Burke County Department of Social Services, and the Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney's Office. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Yeoman First Class for four years.

Anthony R. Morrow (North Carolina 29A Judicial District, North Carolina, candidate 2022)

Anthony previously ran for North Carolina Judicial, District 29A in 2022, but did not win.

As of January 2, 2026, Anthony R. Morrow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Anthony R. Morrow

Brian Thompson is originally from Rutherfordton. He attended R-S Central High School. Brian lives in Shingle Hollow and volunteers as a fire fighter.

Brian works as the owner of Vintage Farms Building & Grading, LLC.

Brian Thompson (Rutherford County Board of Commissioners District 1, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Brian's campaign for Rutherford County Commission, District 1 is his first run for public office.

- Supports "cut[ting] wasteful spending."
- Wants to "lower property taxes."

Wants schools to "receive the support they need to prepare the next generation for success."

- Wants schools to "receive the support they need to prepare the next generation for success."

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

Wants emergency services to "have the tools training, and respect they need to keep us safe."

- Wants emergency services to "have the tools training, and respect they need to keep us safe."

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Brian Thompson

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

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Clark Poole has a bachelor's degree in history from Pfeiffer University and a master's degree from Duke University. 

Clark is a business owner. He previously worked in the textile industry.

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Clark is retired. He previously worked as the director of Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. 

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

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

Clark Poole

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

Jim Owens attended Gardner-Webb University.

Jim Owens is running for Rutherford County Commissioner, Republican Primary.

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

Jim Owens

As of January 2, 2026, Jim Owens’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.

Rutherford County Commissioner, District 1, Republican Primary

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