County Commissioner, Forsyth County

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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.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

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Marsie West

Democratic

Financial consultant

The gist

• Supports raising taxes only as a last resort
• Supports pressing state lawmakers for higher teacher pay

More about Marsie

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1. Supports raising taxes only as a last resort

   In Forsyth Co. board race, GOP incumbents cite their experience while Democrats call for 'fresh' voices

   News coverage · Winston-Salem Journal · Oct 18, 2024 · journalnow.com

   “There are times when you may need to increase taxes, but you should do that as a last priority”

2. Supports pressing state lawmakers for higher teacher pay

   In Forsyth Co. board race, GOP incumbents cite their experience while Democrats call for 'fresh' voices

   News coverage · Winston-Salem Journal · Oct 18, 2024 · journalnow.com

   “called for greater efforts to put pressure on state legislators for higher teacher pay”

Chris Parker

RepublicanIncumbent

Assisted-living company president

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Chris

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; 2 issues covered in this race.