LeShonda Wallace
Candidate for County Commissioner, New Hanover County
Background
- Occupation
- Advanced practice nurse; nonprofit founder
An advanced practice nurse with a Ph.D. in public health, she founded the nonprofit Seeds of Healing.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports canceling Flock contract pending a public review
ReportDemocratic challenger LeShonda Wallace is running for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · WHQR Public Media (WECT, Port City Daily, WHQR and The Seahawk questionnaire) · Sep 21, 2026 · whqr.org
“In July 2026, I publicly recommended canceling the contract and conducting a transparent public review before any further consideration.”
Education
Supports expanding capital funding for public schools
ReportDemocratic challenger LeShonda Wallace is running for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · WHQR Public Media (WECT, Port City Daily, WHQR and The Seahawk questionnaire) · Sep 21, 2026 · whqr.org
“Yes, I fully support expanding capital resources for our public education system.”
Housing
Supports the county's Workforce Housing Development Fund
ReportDemocratic challenger LeShonda Wallace is running for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · WHQR Public Media (WECT, Port City Daily, WHQR and The Seahawk questionnaire) · Sep 21, 2026 · whqr.org
“I support the Workforce Housing Development Fund as it will help increase the supply of housing affordable to working households.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports the 65-foot movable Cape Fear Memorial Bridge design
She cites its smaller environmental and floodplain impact and fewer displacements than the 135-foot fixed bridge.
ReportDemocratic challenger LeShonda Wallace is running for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · WHQR Public Media (WECT, Port City Daily, WHQR and The Seahawk questionnaire) · Sep 21, 2026 · whqr.org
“With what has been presented, I favor Alternative A”
Supports funding for bus stop benches and shelters
ReportDemocratic challenger LeShonda Wallace is running for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · WHQR Public Media (WECT, Port City Daily, WHQR and The Seahawk questionnaire) · Sep 21, 2026 · whqr.org
“I do support funding for public transportation benches and shelters.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from LeShonda Wallace on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (New Hanover 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
- A look at who filed in the 2026 tri-county elections
News coverage · Port City Daily · Dec 19, 2025 · portcitydaily.com
- Democratic challenger LeShonda Wallace is running for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Candidate questionnaire · WHQR Public Media (WECT, Port City Daily, WHQR and The Seahawk questionnaire) · Sep 21, 2026 · whqr.org
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