County
County Commissioner, Rowan County
- 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
Hannah AddairDemocratic
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Alissa RedmondDemocratic
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Ray PopeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
- Supports tax relief for seniors and veterans if base grows
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
No documented position found.
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
- Supports lowering taxes by growing the business tax base
Public safety
Hannah AddairDemocratic
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Alissa RedmondDemocratic
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Ray PopeDemocratic
- Supports higher pay for public safety officers and teachers
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
- Supports better pay to keep trained public safety officers
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
- Pledges regular communication with departments about their needs
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
- Supports regular pay studies for deputies and first responders
Education
Hannah AddairDemocratic
- Pledges to work with educators on what schools need
Alissa RedmondDemocratic
- Supports a school bond if Rowan-Salisbury Schools seeks one
- Supports steering county resources toward public school funding
Ray PopeDemocratic
- Pledges to advocate for public schools and vocational training
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
No documented position found.
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
No documented position found.
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
- Supports raising county pay supplements for teachers
- Supports expanding high school career and technical training
Housing
Hannah AddairDemocratic
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Alissa RedmondDemocratic
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Ray PopeDemocratic
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Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
- Supports denser housing in towns and along major roads
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
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Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
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Economy & jobs
Hannah AddairDemocratic
- Pledges to prioritize local farmers and small business owners
Alissa RedmondDemocratic
- Supports recruiting sustainable, high-quality jobs to Rowan County
Ray PopeDemocratic
- Supports disciplined growth that keeps Rowan's character
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
- Supports concentrating development along I-85 and major corridors
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
- Supports managed growth that protects quality of life
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
- Proposes tax credits for small businesses hiring local workers
Roads & infrastructure
Hannah AddairDemocratic
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Alissa RedmondDemocratic
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Ray PopeDemocratic
- Supports new interchanges where they help move traffic
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
- Supports a new I-85 exit opening serviced industrial land
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
- Supports seeking state, federal grants for infrastructure costs
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Hannah AddairDemocratic
- Opposes rapid subdivision growth on farmland and forest
- Proposes a county resiliency plan and pause on deforestation
Alissa RedmondDemocratic
- Opposes zoning land for AI data centers in Rowan
Ray PopeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
No documented position found.
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
No documented position found.
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Hannah AddairDemocratic
No documented position found.
Alissa RedmondDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ray PopeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karla Foster LeonardRepublican
No documented position found.
Daniel R. LancasterRepublican
- Supports closer cooperation between county and city governments
Jason Scott HinsonRepublican
No documented position found.
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