County

County Commissioner, Halifax County

At-large

Vote for: 3
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 6
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.

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Tyus S. Few

Democratic

Retired educator

The gist

Supports raising county funding for public schools
Supports expanding and modernizing the county detention center
Supports zoning limits on industry in unsuitable areas
Supports competitive salaries for county employees

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Supports raising county funding for public schools
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“We must improve our appropriation to Public Education, keep our citizens safe”
Supports expanding and modernizing the county detention center
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“Our Detention Center desperately needs expansion with 21st-century infrastructure and technology included.”
Supports zoning limits on industry in unsuitable areas
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“Policies may have to be developed and implemented to prevent zoning of particular types of industry that could be a detriment”
Supports competitive salaries for county employees
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“we must monitor and ensure that the salaries of Halifax County Government employees are competitive”

John Whichard

Republican

Produce farmer

The gist

Supports reopening a county-run farmers market

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Supports reopening a county-run farmers market
Farmer pushes to bring back county farmers market
News coverage · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · Mar 27, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“We should have a county-run market, as most of the counties have.”

Chuck Hasty

Republican

The gist

Supports limiting property tax increases, with guardrails
Proposes fast-track permits and site-ready land for employers
Supports focused deterrence on repeat and violent offenders
Pledges to publish performance metrics on county projects

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Supports limiting property tax increases, with guardrails
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I support limiting property tax increases, but not at the expense of public safety, education and basic services.”
Proposes fast-track permits and site-ready land for employers
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“Move at business speed, not the government speed: single point of contact, fast track permitting/approvals, have incentive frameworks in place.”
Supports focused deterrence on repeat and violent offenders
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“focused deterrence (repeat offenders & violent crime hotspots)”
Pledges to publish performance metrics on county projects
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“publish performance metrics on projects”

Chenoa Richardson Davis

DemocraticIncumbent

Vice chairwoman, Halifax County Board of Commissioners

The gist

Pledges a balanced 2027 budget without a tax increase
Opposes state and federal mandates without funding
Supports regional water partnerships with neighboring counties
Proposes financial literacy classes in elementary schools
Supports partnerships to bring more medical care locally

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Pledges a balanced 2027 budget without a tax increase
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“My priority is a balanced 2027 budget that maintains essential services without increasing taxes.”
Opposes state and federal mandates without funding
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“if the state or federal government requires our county to provide a specific program, they should provide the money to pay for it”
Supports regional water partnerships with neighboring counties
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I believe the most cost-effective solution is to develop regional partnerships with our neighboring counties.”
Proposes financial literacy classes in elementary schools
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“introducing financial literacy classes in elementary school”
Supports partnerships to bring more medical care locally
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I am committed to advancing programs and partnerships that bring quality medical care to Halifax County”

Vernon J. Bryant

DemocraticIncumbent

Chairman, Halifax County Board of Commissioners

The gist

Opposes state limits on local property tax increases
Supports funding all three school districts by enrollment
Supports focusing growth at I-95 Exits 154 and 160
Supported the county paying the full cost of 911 service

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Opposes state limits on local property tax increases
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I do not support limiting property tax increases, which is currently pending in the North Carolina General Assembly.”
Supports funding all three school districts by enrollment
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“The Board of Commissioners will continue to fund all three public school districts based on Average Daily Membership (ADM).”
Supports focusing growth at I-95 Exits 154 and 160
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“continue to focus on Exits 154 and 160 along I-95 for future growth and development”
Supported the county paying the full cost of 911 service
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“the county’s decision to assume 100% of the cost of 911 call services”

Sammy Davis Webb

RepublicanIncumbent

Halifax County commissioner

The gist

Supports limiting property tax increases
Pledges to push for sewer service at I-95 Exit 154
Supported a new jail and higher public safety pay
Supports partnering with Weldon on water system problems

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Supports limiting property tax increases
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I support limiting property tax increases.”
Pledges to push for sewer service at I-95 Exit 154
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I will fight for sewer infrastructure at Exit 154.”
Supported a new jail and higher public safety pay
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I have advocated for a new detention center, increased wages for detention officers, EMS, 911 center and sheriff’s office employees.”
Supports partnering with Weldon on water system problems
Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates answer questions ahead of election
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · May 12, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“Halifax County should partner with the City of Weldon to address water system challenges.”

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