County Commissioner, Robeson County

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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).

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Mike Ferguson

Democratic

The gist

• Supports growth that adds downtown jobs and activities for youth
• Supports helping county public schools improve

More about Mike

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1. Supports growth that adds downtown jobs and activities for youth

   Election profile: 4 vie for District 8 commissioner seat

   News coverage · The Robesonian · robesonian.com

   “Ferguson said he would focus on stimulating the county's economic growth, specifically by adding more opportunities for youth to work and play in downtown areas”

2. Supports helping county public schools improve

   Election profile: 4 vie for District 8 commissioner seat

   News coverage · The Robesonian · robesonian.com

   “our public schools just seem to be sliding deeper into trouble”

Lance Herndon

RepublicanIncumbent

Farmer; Robeson County commissioner

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Lance

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