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.
Taxes & budget
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
No documented position found.
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
- Supports limiting property tax increases, with guardrails
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
- Pledges a balanced 2027 budget without a tax increase
- Opposes state and federal mandates without funding
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
- Opposes state limits on local property tax increases
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
- Supports limiting property tax increases
Public safety
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
- Supports expanding and modernizing the county detention center
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
- Supports focused deterrence on repeat and violent offenders
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
- Supported the county paying the full cost of 911 service
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
- Supported a new jail and higher public safety pay
Education
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
- Supports raising county funding for public schools
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
No documented position found.
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
- Proposes financial literacy classes in elementary schools
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
- Supports funding all three school districts by enrollment
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
No documented position found.
John WhichardRepublican
- Supports reopening a county-run farmers market
Chuck HastyRepublican
- Proposes fast-track permits and site-ready land for employers
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
- Supports focusing growth at I-95 Exits 154 and 160
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
- Pledges to push for sewer service at I-95 Exit 154
Roads & infrastructure
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
No documented position found.
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
No documented position found.
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
- Supports regional water partnerships with neighboring counties
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
- Supports partnering with Weldon on water system problems
Environment & parks
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
- Supports zoning limits on industry in unsuitable areas
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
No documented position found.
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
No documented position found.
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
No documented position found.
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
- Supports partnerships to bring more medical care locally
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Tyus S. FewDemocratic
- Supports competitive salaries for county employees
John WhichardRepublican
No documented position found.
Chuck HastyRepublican
- Pledges to publish performance metrics on county projects
Chenoa Richardson DavisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Vernon J. BryantDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sammy Davis WebbRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 8 issues covered in this race.