2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

Democrat

Libertarian

Nonpartisan

Republican

Savva Kostis

Buket Urgen

Savva previously ran for Watauga County Commissioner in 2022 but did not win.

Watauga County, NC

Primary ballot set with contested local races - Watauga Democrat

For Candidate Savva Kostis on Issue economy: Supports a business-friendly environment that encourages growth, supports local businesses, and attracts new ones to create jobs and boost the economy.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Savva Kostis on Issue public-safety:  
Believes ensuring resident safety is a top priority and supports enhancing emergency services and community policing efforts.

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.