County
County Commissioner, Pender County
District 02
- 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).
Taxes & budget
Ryan CollinsRepublican
- Supports the amendment limiting local property tax increases
Brookey HardeeDemocratic
- Opposes the amendment limiting local property tax increases
- Proposes an independent review of the 2026 revaluation
Public safety
Ryan CollinsRepublican
- Supports canceling the Flock contract if safeguards fall short
Brookey HardeeDemocratic
- Supports reviewing the Flock contract and its exit cost
Education
Ryan CollinsRepublican
No documented position found.
Brookey HardeeDemocratic
- Supports making school funding a top county budget priority
Housing
Ryan CollinsRepublican
- Opposes routine density rezonings where infrastructure falls short
Brookey HardeeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ryan CollinsRepublican
- Proposes pursuing grants to extend county water and sewer
- Opposes local sales tax or toll for Cape Fear bridge
Brookey HardeeDemocratic
- Supports rethinking the county's water sources
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; 5 issues covered in this race.