Thaddeus Godwin, Sr.
Candidate for County Commissioner, Sampson County, District 05
Background
- Occupation
- Sampson County commissioner
Sampson County commissioner representing District 5.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for a half-cent school sales tax referendum
He seconded the motion; he later encouraged residents to consider the referendum.
ReportProposed sales tax hike will be on November ballotNews coverage · The Sampson Independent · Aug 13, 2026 · clintonnc.com
“Commissioner Thaddeus Godwin seconded the motion, and all five commissioners voted in favor of placing the proposed tax increase on the November ballot.”
Health & human services
Supports SNAP food aid for county residents
ReportCommissioners urge yes vote for sales taxNews coverage · The Sampson Independent · Sep 17, 2026 · clintonnc.com
“Without SNAP, many of our people will be hurt.”
All sources (5)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Sampson 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
- Board of Commissioners
Government record · Sampson County · sampsoncountync.gov
- Proposed sales tax hike will be on November ballot
News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Aug 13, 2026 · clintonnc.com
- Commissioners urge yes vote for sales tax
News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Sep 17, 2026 · clintonnc.com
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