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County Commissioner, Forsyth County

District B

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.

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

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Marsie WestDemocratic

    • Supports raising taxes only as a last resort

  • Chris ParkerRepublican

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Marsie WestDemocratic

    • Supports pressing state lawmakers for higher teacher pay

  • Chris ParkerRepublican

    No documented position found.

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