Christina Dupont
Democratic
The gist
No documented position found.
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County Commissioner, Union County
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- 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.
Sam Harris
Republican
The gist
- Proposes slowing high-density residential development
- Opposes dense housing where roads are inadequate
- Supports continued funding for public safety and law enforcement
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Proposes slowing high-density residential development
2026 primary election: Union County commissioner candidate answers questions about top issuesCandidate questionnaire · WBTV · Feb 18, 2026 · wbtv.com
“the plan is to slow high density residential development and encourage commercial and industry growth in Union County.”
Opposes dense housing where roads are inadequate
2026 primary election: Union County commissioner candidate answers questions about top issuesCandidate questionnaire · WBTV · Feb 18, 2026 · wbtv.com
“limiting high density residential developments in areas where the road infrastructure is not adequate.”
Supports continued funding for public safety and law enforcement
2026 primary election: Union County commissioner candidate answers questions about top issuesCandidate questionnaire · WBTV · Feb 18, 2026 · wbtv.com
“I would continue to support public safety and law enforcement.”
Melissa M. Merrell
RepublicanIncumbent
The gist
No documented position found.
Brian W. Helms
RepublicanIncumbent
The gist
No documented position found.
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