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County Commissioner, Surry County

Central District

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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).

Brandon K. Whitaker

Republican

Principal, J. Sam Gentry Middle School

The gist

  • Supports finding funding to fight the opioid crisis
  • Supports updating and remodeling the county's high schools
  • Supports explaining why county decisions are made
More about Brandon
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  1. Supports finding funding to fight the opioid crisis

    Trio seeks to replace Marion on board of commissioners

    Candidate questionnaire · The Mount Airy News · Feb 21, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “looking for resources and funding to alleviate the opioid crisis is needed.”

  2. Supports updating and remodeling the county's high schools

    Trio seeks to replace Marion on board of commissioners

    Candidate questionnaire · The Mount Airy News · Feb 21, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “Our high schools are in need of updating and remodeling, and our students deserve those updates.”

  3. Supports explaining why county decisions are made

    Trio seeks to replace Marion on board of commissioners

    Candidate questionnaire · The Mount Airy News · Feb 21, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “Information needs to be readily accessible.”

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