County Commissioner, Pender County

Vote for

1

Term

4 years

Candidates

1

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).

Jimmy T. Tate

RepublicanIncumbent

Pender County commissioner

The gist

• Supports comparing teacher supplements with neighboring counties
• Supports seating the party's pick for District 1 vacancy

More about Jimmy

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1. Supports comparing teacher supplements with neighboring counties

   Pender candidates forum address unity, commissioners drama, school funding

   Debate / forum transcript · Port City Daily · Sep 28, 2026 · portcitydaily.com

   “Tate believed commissioners should look at supplements provided to teachers in Pender County”

2. Supports seating the party's pick for District 1 vacancy

   Pender candidates forum address unity, commissioners drama, school funding

   Debate / forum transcript · Port City Daily · Sep 28, 2026 · portcitydaily.com

   “My opinion is very clear: The party has spoken and we need to honor it.”

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