Roger Patterson
Democratic
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County Commissioner, Caldwell County
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- 4 years
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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.
Corey Moore replaced Commissioner Donnie Potter on the ballot after Potter withdrew on July 13, 2026; the Caldwell County Republican Party's executive committee chose her on July 23. Kenneth "Kenny" D. Johnson qualified as a write-in candidate: only write-in votes cast for him will be counted.
Faith Naff
Democratic
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Corey Moore
Republican
Small business owner
The gist
- Pledges focus on responsible growth, infrastructure and public safety
- Supports new development alongside reuse of existing buildings
- Supports commissioner oversight of the social services and health boards
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Pledges focus on responsible growth, infrastructure and public safety
Commission candidate looks to restore accountabilityNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 18, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“I want to focus on responsible growth, infrastructure, public safety, economic opportunity, and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”
Supports new development alongside reuse of existing buildings
Commission candidate looks to restore accountabilityNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 18, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“We need responsible new development while also making the most of the homes, buildings and storefronts we already have.”
Supports commissioner oversight of the social services and health boards
Commission candidate looks to restore accountabilityNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 18, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“I understand the decision, and I believe accountability is important when the county government is responsible for funding these services.”
Mike LaBrose
RepublicanIncumbent
Caldwell County commissioner
The gist
- Voted against the 2026-27 tax rate, favoring revenue-neutral
- Supported keeping school funding despite enrollment declines
- Supports the sheriff's use of Flock license-plate cameras
- Pledges collaboration over bickering on the board
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Voted against the 2026-27 tax rate, favoring revenue-neutral
Commissioner seeks record fifth termNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“That commitment is why I voted no on the tax rate, believing it should have been set at a revenue-neutral level.”
Supported keeping school funding despite enrollment declines
Commissioner seeks record fifth termNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“the county commissioners have not reduced education funding”
Supports the sheriff's use of Flock license-plate cameras
Commissioner seeks record fifth termNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“I trust the Sheriff and his command staff to use the technology in a safe and lawful way.”
Pledges collaboration over bickering on the board
Commissioner seeks record fifth termNews coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com
“I am committed to being a bridge builder by avoiding unnecessary bickering and division”
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