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| Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 1 | Rick Woods (R) Adam Hege (D) Adam Hege (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Watauga County Board of Commissioners to represent District 1 in North Carolina. Adam Hege (D) and Rick Woods (R) are running in the general election for Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign FacebookBallotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site foundPositions, with sources (2)Background & approach: “I’m Adam Hege, and my family and I have called Watauga County home for the past 12 years. My wife, Jennifer, and I have raised our daughter, Ellie, here, and she is currently a senior at Watauga High School.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “Public Education ● Public education is personal to me. As a first-generation college student, I know how transformative a strong public education can be.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) |
| Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 2 | Ray Russell (D) vs. Savva Kostis (R) |
Darin Church (R)
Darin Church (Republican Party) is running for election for Watauga County Sheriff in North Carolina. Len Hagaman Jr. (D) and Darin Church (R) are running in the general election for Watauga County Sheriff on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookBallotpedia profile (secondary source)Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I’m Darin R. Church of Deep Gap, a lifelong member of the Watauga County community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “After 26 years in law enforcement and public service, I’m running for Sheriff because I believe it’s time for fresh leadership focused on crime enforcement, stronger community relationships, professional policing, and protecting the rights and safety of every citizen.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am most passionate about public safety, effective law enforcement, government accountability, and protecting the rights of citizens.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Len (LD) Hagaman, Jr. (D)
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Eric F. Eller (R)
Eric F. Eller (Republican Party) is running for election to the North Carolina District Court District 35 Seat 1. Eller was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Andrew Brooks (D) and Eric F. Eller (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 35 Seat 1 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I am a lawyer who has practiced law since 1995 in the Courts of Northwest North Carolina. In that time I have handled almost every type of matter that can come before a District Court Judge.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I have, by far, more experience in District Court than any other Candidate in this race. I understand both the legal process and the real-life impact court decisions have on individuals and families.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Andrew Brooks (D)
Andrew Brooks (Democratic Party) is running for election to the North Carolina District Court District 35 Seat 1. Andrew Brooks (D) and Eric F. Eller (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 35 Seat 1 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Positions, with sources (1)
Campaign priorities: “Our court system is one of the key protectors of our democracy. It acts to give the people equal protection and equal accountability under the law.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
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| Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court | Holly Fehl (D) vs. Charles M. Haynes (R) |
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| Watauga County Board of Education District 1 | Yolanda Adams vs. Ellen Lamont |
| Watauga County Board of Education District 4 | Chad Cole vs. Megan (Chayyim) Kornhauser |
| Watauga Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Vote for 2 | David Scott Aaron Grig |