County
County Commissioner, Brunswick County
District 01
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Residency district: every voter in the county votes for this seat (the district is where the member must live; State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Taxes & budget
Gary WoodsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Randy ThompsonRepublican
- Supports making developers pay more infrastructure costs
Public safety
Gary WoodsDemocratic
- Proposes a moratorium on the sheriff's Flock camera contract
Randy ThompsonRepublican
- Proposes reviewing sheriff's data before deciding on Flock cameras
Housing
Gary WoodsDemocratic
- Supports developer proffers to pay for growth's infrastructure
Randy ThompsonRepublican
- Pledges to approve no additional development
Economy & jobs
Gary WoodsDemocratic
- Opposes approving data centers in Brunswick County
Randy ThompsonRepublican
- Supports a moratorium on data centers
Roads & infrastructure
Gary WoodsDemocratic
- Supports a bridge toll with passes exempting residents
Randy ThompsonRepublican
- Opposes both a toll and sales tax for the bridge
Environment & parks
Gary WoodsDemocratic
- Pledges accountability for PFAS settlement spending
Randy ThompsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.