County
County Commissioner, Pitt County
District 05
- 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.
Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results, other seats of the same board).
Education
Dennis McLawhornDemocratic
- Supports helping Pitt Community College and East Carolina University
Mark C. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Dennis McLawhornDemocratic
- Supports good jobs, smart growth and education
Mark C. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Dennis McLawhornDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark C. SmithRepublican
- Voted to deny a 236-acre solar farm rezoningIn office
Government & transparency
Dennis McLawhornDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark C. SmithRepublican
- Voted to seek bids for a new county administration buildingIn office
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; 4 issues covered in this race.