Scott J. Haynes
Candidate for County Commissioner, Rutherford County, District 05
Background
A military veteran retired from law enforcement who runs a business; he won the March 2026 Republican primary for the District 5 seat.
Documented positions
Health & human services
Supports opening more substance abuse rehab facilities
ReportSecond group of commission candidates lay out their visionsDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Courier · Feb 9, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com
“Haynes is in favor of opening more rehab facilities in the county for substance abuse.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Scott J. Haynes on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Rutherford County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election: Candidates on the ballot (candidate list grouped by contest)
Election filing · Rutherford County Board of Elections · Aug 6, 2026 · rutherfordcountync.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Second group of commission candidates lay out their visions
Debate / forum transcript · The Daily Courier · Feb 9, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com
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