County
County Commissioner, Gaston County
Gastonia Township
- 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, other seats of the same board).
Housing
Jessica Maria MorenoDemocratic
- Proposes steps to prevent displacement of longtime residents
- Proposes exploring a county housing and community trust fund
Tom KeigherRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Jessica Maria MorenoDemocratic
- Supports expanding public transportation options
Tom KeigherRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jessica Maria MorenoDemocratic
- Supports making county budget information easier to understand
Tom KeigherRepublican
No documented position found.
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