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County Commissioner, Burke County

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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.

Pam Genant replaced the Democratic nominee, Steve W. Starnes, who died on June 7, 2026; the Burke County Board of Elections said her name appears in his place on the ballot.

Pam Genant

Democratic

Former chair, Burke County Democratic Party

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No documented position found.

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Randy Burns

RepublicanIncumbent

Burke County commissioner

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Phil SmithBurke County

Phil Smith

RepublicanIncumbent

Vice chairman, Burke County Board of Commissioners

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No documented position found.

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County Commissioner, Burke County · North Carolina 2026 General Election · The Gist