County
County Commissioner, Wake County
At-large
- Vote for
- 2
- 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.
Two new at-large seats: all Wake County voters elect them, as the county completes its move to district-based elections for the other seven (Wake County Board of Commissioners).
Taxes & budget
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
No documented position found.
Mona SinghDemocratic
- Supports expanding tax relief for long-time owner-occupants
Christine KushnerDemocratic
- Supports expanding means-tested property tax assistance
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
- Supports lowering county taxes and refocusing on core services
- Opposes keeping a 30% fund balance reserve
Education
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
- Proposes tying supplemental school funding to performance metrics
Mona SinghDemocratic
- Pledges to seek full funding for public schools and staff
Christine KushnerDemocratic
- Supports well-paid staff and educators for Wake schools
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
- Supports proactive investment in school facility repairs
Housing
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
- Proposes by-right zoning for starter homes in unincorporated Wake
- Proposes giving owner-occupant homebuyers first look before investors
Mona SinghDemocratic
- Proposes easing parking minimums and fees for affordable homes
Christine KushnerDemocratic
- Supports preserving existing housing and adding mixed-income developments
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
- Proposes splitting county contracts so local firms can bid
- Opposes subsidy races that favor outside corporations
Mona SinghDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christine KushnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
- Supports local small businesses as an economic priority
Roads & infrastructure
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
No documented position found.
Mona SinghDemocratic
- Supports a light rail system in the Triangle
Christine KushnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
- Supports strategic, data-driven long-term capital planning
Environment & parks
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
No documented position found.
Mona SinghDemocratic
- Pledges to protect county resources from data center strain
Christine KushnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
No documented position found.
Mona SinghDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christine KushnerDemocratic
- Proposes more county nurses and social workers in schools
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Kyle StogoskiRepublican
No documented position found.
Mona SinghDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christine KushnerDemocratic
- Supports more local control for counties
Gary Dale HartongRepublican
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; 8 issues covered in this race.