County

County Commissioner, Alamance County

Vote for: 2
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 4
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.

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Sean C. Ewing

Democratic

Mebane City Council member; Air Force veteran

The gist

Supports more county funding for schools, libraries and EMS
Supports smart growth and pushing back on developers
Supports small-business grants and good-paying local jobs
Pledges budget support for first responders

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Supports more county funding for schools, libraries and EMS
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Democrat Candidates
News coverage · Elon News Network · Feb 25, 2026 · elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com
“Our campaign was motivated because the Alamance County Commissioners continuously underfund Alamance-Burlington School System,”
Supports smart growth and pushing back on developers
Sean Ewing for Alamance County Commissioner
Campaign website · Sean Ewing for North Carolina Committee · ewingfornc.com
“we need to ensure that we are implementing Smart Growth across the County when new developments and industry want to join us.”
Supports small-business grants and good-paying local jobs
Sean Ewing for Alamance County Commissioner
Campaign website · Sean Ewing for North Carolina Committee · ewingfornc.com
“He’ll continue supporting small business with grants for local growth.”
Pledges budget support for first responders
Sean Ewing for Alamance County Commissioner
Campaign website · Sean Ewing for North Carolina Committee · ewingfornc.com
“Sean will continue to push for support in our budget for first responder support and programs.”

Ramona Allen

Democratic

Outreach pastor

The gist

Supports new or upgraded schools with advanced tools
Proposes spaces to move homeless residents into stable housing
Supports fair justice regardless of race, gender or income

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Supports new or upgraded schools with advanced tools
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Democrat Candidates
News coverage · Elon News Network · Feb 25, 2026 · elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com
“Allen advocates for new or upgraded schools equipped with advanced educational tools while working toward lower county taxes.”
Proposes spaces to move homeless residents into stable housing
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Democrat Candidates
News coverage · Elon News Network · Feb 25, 2026 · elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com
“Her campaign proposes creating or renovating spaces to help move people into stable housing.”
Supports fair justice regardless of race, gender or income
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Democrat Candidates
News coverage · Elon News Network · Feb 25, 2026 · elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com
“seeking fair administration of justice regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status.”

Steve Carter

RepublicanIncumbent

Alamance County commissioner; retired banker

The gist

Pledges to keep a low county tax rate
Supports recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers
Supports funding school resource officers in every public school

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Pledges to keep a low county tax rate
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Republican Candidates
News coverage · Elon News Network · Feb 25, 2026 · elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com
“My focus is on trying to maintain a low tax rate for our citizens in Alamance County”
Supports recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers
2026 Campaign To Re-Elect Steve Carter
Campaign website · Re-Elect Steve Carter · carter4alamance.com
“I understand that we must recruit and retain high-quality teachers.”
Supports funding school resource officers in every public school
2026 Campaign To Re-Elect Steve Carter
Campaign website · Re-Elect Steve Carter · carter4alamance.com
“County Commissioners must have the responsibility of funding our Police, Fire, and EMS as well as a School Resource Office (SRO) in all public schools.”

Kelly Allen

RepublicanIncumbent

Chair, Alamance County Board of Commissioners; retired nurse

The gist

Supports careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars
Supports infrastructure improvements without raising the tax burden

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Supports careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars
Kelly Allen for Alamance Co. Commissioner
Campaign website · Kelly Allen for Alamance Co. Commissioner · kellyallenforcommissioner.com
“I believe in careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars, strong support for our emergency services and schools”
Supports infrastructure improvements without raising the tax burden
Alamance County Board of Commissioners Republican Candidates
News coverage · Elon News Network · Feb 25, 2026 · elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com
“infrastructure improvements without increasing the tax burden, and continued support for local schools”

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