Beth Bronson
Candidate for County Commissioner, Orange County, District 02
Background
- Occupation
- Clinical research coordinator, Duke University Health System
A clinical research coordinator in Duke University Health System's Division of Surgical Oncology who serves on Orange County's Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Board. She won the March 2026 Democratic primary over District 2 Commissioner Earl McKee.
Photo: Courtesy photo via INDY Week
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports property tax relief options allowed under state law
ReportOrange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“We should be evaluating tax relief options already allowed under state law, continue to invest in housing affordability”
Education
Supports prioritizing retention of teachers and school staff
ReportOrange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I believe greater priority should be placed on retaining educators and support staff, particularly in the face of rising living costs.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports transparent, data-driven long-range growth planning
ReportOrange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I will prioritize long-range planning that is transparent, data-driven, and rooted in the community so growth supports, not overwhelms, existing residents.”
Environment & parks
Supports land-use policies protecting clean water and biodiversity
ReportOrange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I will advocate for land-use policies that protect clean water, public health, and biodiversity”
Government & transparency
Supports earlier public outreach on county budget and planning
ReportOrange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I would advocate for outreach earlier, before options narrow, so public feedback can meaningfully shape outcomes rather than react to them.”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Orange County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- McKee Trails in Razor-Thin Orange County Commission Race, While Blackwood Wins a Fourth Term as Sheriff
News coverage · INDY Week · Mar 4, 2026 · indyweek.com
- Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
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