Your Pender County ballot

Ryan Collins (R)
Brookey Hardee (D)

Brookey Hardee (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Pender County Board of Commissioners to represent District 2 in North Carolina. Brookey Hardee (D) and Ryan Collins (R) are running in the general election for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I am a native North Carolinian who grew up in a rural county, similar to Pender County. I have been in the financial industry for over 30 years, most recently serving as a merger and acquisition consultant for a top ten bank.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I believe a strong partnership with the Board of Education is key to ensuring all students have a competitive advantage in their work force, military, or higher education pursuits.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
OfficeCandidates
Pender County Board of Commissioners District 1Shayne Frey (R) vs. Tim Zizack (D)
N.C. District Court Judge District 6 Seat 2Kurt B. Fryar (R) vs. James H. Faison III (D)
N.C. District Court Judge District 6 Seat 3
Melinda H. Crouch (D)
Janelle L. Cline (R)

Janelle L. Cline (Republican Party) is running for election to the North Carolina District Court District 6 Seat 3. Melinda H. Crouch (D) and Janelle L. Cline (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 6 Seat 3 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a prosecutor, former journalist, mom, and community advocate running for District Court Judge in the 6th Judicial District (New Hanover and Pender counties).” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “My guiding philosophy is to approach every case with fairness, predictability, and humility because trust in our legal system is earned with integrity and character.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about public safety, juvenile law, and expanded support for individuals and veterans facing addiction and mental health challenges.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
N.C. District Court Judge District 6 Seat 4Katherine Corpening (D) vs. Chad Hogston (R)
Pender Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Vote for 2
Ivan Christopher Blume
Michael Shaun Wells
W.W. (Bill) Murrell, Jr.
Gene Buron Lanier
Jennifer Hornacek

Jennifer Hornacek is running for election for Pender County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in North Carolina. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I was born and raised in southeastern North Carolina. The rivers, the farms, the beaches, the woods, and the way people look after their neighbors, that is what I grew up with.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “The District can help any landowner protect soil, streams, and the groundwater many of us drink from private wells.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am most passionate about the policies that decide whether Pender County’s land and water work for the people who live here.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

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