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County Commissioner, Stokes County
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R.A. ReavesPhoto — The Stokes News candidate Q&A

R.A. Reaves

Candidate for County Commissioner, Stokes County

Democratic

Background

Owns a horse farm in the northern part of Stokes County and breeds German Shorthaired Pointers.

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Photo: Photo — The Stokes News candidate Q&A

Documented positions

Education

  • Pledges to work harder to secure education funding

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “I would work harder to secure funding for education.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes the industrial rezoning commissioners approved

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “I would have listened to the resident of Stokes County and honored their opinions, and voted no on the industrial rezoning.”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges to preserve Stokes County's rural, agricultural heritage

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “I am running for county commissioner to preserve the rural and agricultural heritage of Stokes”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposes commissioner districts at Stokes County's current size

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “With a smaller population, adding extra steps and procedure to the electoral process doesn't make sense at present.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from R.A. Reaves on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

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