County
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.
Public safety
Christina DupontDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sam HarrisRepublican
- Supports continued funding for public safety and law enforcement
Melissa M. MerrellRepublican
No documented position found.
Brian W. HelmsRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Christina DupontDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sam HarrisRepublican
- Proposes slowing high-density residential development
Melissa M. MerrellRepublican
No documented position found.
Brian W. HelmsRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Christina DupontDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sam HarrisRepublican
- Opposes dense housing where roads are inadequate
Melissa M. MerrellRepublican
No documented position found.
Brian W. HelmsRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 3 issues covered in this race.