{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Steve Carter","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Steven Jeffery Carter is a Republican candidate seeking a seat on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 primary election. The Board of Commissioners governs county operations, adopts budgets, and sets policy for services such as public safety, health, and infrastructure, as required of all North Carolina county commissioners. Carter\u2019s candidacy is listed on the official Ballotpedia candidate roster for the 2026 race, where he appears among five Republicans on the ballot for two available seats[1].\n\nBallotpedia notes that no biographical details\u2014such as education or prior employment\u2014have been supplied for Carter[1]. However, a 2018 live\u2011blog from the Elon News Network identifies him as \u201cSteven J. Carter (R),\u201d describing him as the leader of the Alamance Conservatives, a local Tea Party\u2011aligned group, and stating that his campaign focus is on achieving the lowest possible tax rate for county residents[12]. The same source reported that, following unofficial results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Carter was projected to join incumbent Amy Galey on the Board of Commissioners after the 2018 election, indicating prior experience as a county commissioner[12].\n\nCarter\u2019s public statements emphasize fiscal conservatism, specifically a commitment to reducing the county tax burden. His leadership of the Alamance Conservatives suggests ongoing involvement in grassroots conservative activism within the county. No additional campaign platform details or endorsements have been documented in the available sources[1][12].\n\nWhile official contact information is limited, Ballotpedia provides an email address for the candidate\u2014steve.carter@alamancecountync.gov\u2014offering a direct line for constituents to reach him[1]. No phone number or dedicated campaign website is listed in the sources consulted.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Steve Carter (Alamance County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Steve_Carter_(Alamance_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [2] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [6] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [7] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [8] [2026 Election United States House - North Carolina - District 06 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NC/06/2026/)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [See the full list of candidates running in North Carolina's ...](https://www.facebook.com/thecharlotteobserver/posts/see-the-full-list-of-candidates-running-in-north-carolinas-2026-electionsread-mo/1306299098202723/)\n- [12] [Alamance County Board of Commissioners Live Blog - Elon News Network](https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2018/11/alamance-county-board-of-commissioners-live-blog)","firstname":"Steven","lastname":"Carter","middlename":"Jeffery","suffix":null,"token":"2c62e0c680b6bc2a"},"token":"GPCyx8udUxXlOay5"},{"candidatename":"Sean C. Ewing","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nSean C. Ewing is the Democratic candidate for one of two Alamance County Board of Commissioners seats on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [4].\n\n## Background and education\nEwing was born in Elyria, Ohio [4]. He entered the United States Air Force in 1999 and served as an F-16 avionics craftsman on active duty until 2005, then in the Air National Guard until 2014 [4][1]. He earned an Associate of Science in Avionics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio State University in 2011 [1].\n\n## Career\nSince 2014, Ewing has worked as an electrical hardware engineer for Volvo Group Trucks in Greensboro [1]. He was elected to the nonpartisan Mebane City Council in 2019 and is serving his second term, which runs through 2027 [1][4]. He holds civic and veteran leadership roles including Senior Vice Commander of VFW Post 1920, Service Officer of American Legion Post 95, and membership in the Alamance NAACP and the Mebane Downtown Vision Steering Committee [1].\n\nEwing's campaign site credits him with bringing a Development Grant program to historic downtown Mebane and helping attract new jobs from UPS and Lotus Bakeries during his time on the council [2].\n\nIn 2022, Ewing ran as the Democratic nominee against incumbent Republican state senator Amy Galey for North Carolina Senate District 25, an unsuccessful bid [4]. Down Home North Carolina's 2022 endorsement of his campaign described his platform as supporting \"fully funding education equitably for all children and communities, bringing good jobs and economic opportunities to areas that have often been overlooked, expanding Medicaid, and standing up for our environment and clean energy investments to protect our beautiful state\" [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Sean Ewing - Mebane, NC](https://cityofmebanenc.gov/contacts/sean-ewing/)\n[2] [Sean Ewing for Alamance County Commissioner! -](https://ewingfornc.com/)\n[3] [Sean Ewing for NC Senate 25: Our member's choice! - Welcome to Down Home!](https://downhomenc.org/2022/09/19/sean-ewing/)\n[4] [Mebane councilman Sean Ewing to run as Democrat for commissioner in 2026 - alamancenews.com](https://alamancenews.com/mebane-councilman-sean-ewing-to-run-as-democrat-for-commissioner-in-2026/)","firstname":"Sean","lastname":"Ewing","middlename":"Charles","suffix":null,"token":"7efefa4c84ff096a"},"token":"Kmil6lkMJDMb5p7J"},{"candidatename":"Kelly Allen","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nKelly Allen currently serves as Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina [3]. She was elected to this leadership role by her colleagues at the board's organizational meeting on December 2, 2025, with Steve Carter selected as vice chair [6][7]. Allen is a candidate for Alamance County Commissioner in the upcoming 2026 election [1].\n\nAllen has filed to run in the Republican primary for the position [8]. Her campaign website describes her as a \"proven local leader\" with a focus on fiscal responsibility, faith, and integrity [5]. She states that she is a retired nurse originally from Alamance County who previously served as Mayor of Haw River [5][8]. In addition to her political service, Allen was recognized by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission with the Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nKelly Allen is originally from Alamance County, where she was raised in East Burlington and later made Haw River her home [8]. She self-describes as having a background rooted in faith and integrity [5].\n\nAllen earned an associate\u2019s degree in nursing from Alamance Community College [8]. Her professional career includes work as a retired nurse [5] and service as a broker-in-charge, for which she received the Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission [4].\n\n## Career\n\nKelly Allen earned an associate\u2019s degree in nursing from Alamance Community College and is a retired nurse [8]. She holds a real estate license in North Carolina and received the Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission [4].\n\nAllen served as the Mayor of Haw River, holding that office during the election cycle ending in November 2019 [2]. Following her tenure as mayor, she has been described as a public servant since 2009 [5]. She is originally from Alamance County, having been raised in East Burlington before making Haw River her home [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nKelly Allen\u2019s public service career began in 2009 when she was elected as the Mayor of Haw River [2]. She served in this role prior to her election to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners [5].\n\nAllen was elected to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, representing District 3, with a term beginning after the November 5, 2019, election [2]. In December 2025, she was unanimously selected by her colleagues to serve as Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners [6][7].\n\nAllen is currently running for re-election to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 Republican Primary [1][8].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nAs Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, Kelly Allen was elected to lead the board during the organizational meeting on December 2, 2025, with Steve Carter serving as vice chair [7]. In this capacity, she oversaw the adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule and the fiscal year 2026\u201327 budget calendar [9]. Commissioners unanimously selected Allen for the chairmanship [6].\n\nAllen\u2019s legislative priorities for her 2026 campaign emphasize fiscal responsibility, faith, and integrity, building on a record of local leadership since 2009 [5]. She describes herself as a retired nurse with an associate\u2019s degree in nursing from Alamance Community College [8]. Her platform highlights her tenure as Chairman of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners and former Mayor of Haw River [5].\n\nPrior to her county commission service, Allen served as Mayor of Haw River, running in the election held on November 5, 2019 [2]. She has also received recognition for her professional contributions, including the Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission [4].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nKelly Allen is a retired nurse who holds an associate\u2019s degree in nursing from Alamance Community College [8]. She previously worked as a real estate broker-in-charge and received the Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission for her contributions to education in the field [4].\n\nAllen self-describes herself as having \"proven local leadership\" and emphasizes fiscal responsibility, faith, and integrity as core components of her platform [5]. Her campaign materials highlight her background as a public servant since 2009 and her status as a retired nurse to illustrate her commitment to Alamance County [5].\n\nSpecific details regarding her current business ownership stakes, the sources of family wealth, or significant financial disclosures are not provided in the available source material.\n\n## Family\n\nKelly Allen is originally from Alamance County, where she was raised in East Burlington before making Haw River her home [8]. She was married to her husband, Charl [8].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Kelly Allen (Alamance County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kelly_Allen_(Alamance_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n[2] [Kelly Allen (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kelly_Allen_(North_Carolina))\n[3] [Chair Kelly Allen \u2013 Alamance County Commissioners](https://commissioners.alamancecountync.gov/home-1/our-commissioners-2/kelly-allen/)\n[4] [NCREC Bulletins \u2013 Kelly Allen receives Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award](https://bulletins.ncrec.gov/kelly-allen-receives-larry-a-outlaw-excellence-in-education-award/)\n[5] [Kelly Allen for Alamance Co. Commissioner](https://kellyallenforcommissioner.com/)\n[6] [Commissioners unanimously tap Kelly Allen as their new chairman - alamancenews.com](https://alamancenews.com/commissioners-unanimously-tap-kelly-allen-as-their-new-chairman/)\n[7] [Alamance County elects Kelly Allen chair, Steve Carter vice chair at organizational meeting | Citizen Portal](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7231709/Alamance-County/North-Carolina/Alamance-County-elects-Kelly-Allen-chair-Steve-Carter-vice-chair-at-organizational-meeting)\n[8] [Kelly Allen platform & website | Alamance County Commissioner, Republican Primary](https://demo.branch.vote/races/2026-north-carolina-primary-election-nc-state-county-commissioner-nc-county-alamance-r/candidates/kelly-allen)\n[9] [CitizenPortal.ai - Alamance County elects Kelly Allen chair, Steve Carter vice chair; board adopts 2026 meeting schedule and FY 26\u201327 budget calendar](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7031023/Alamance-County/North-Carolina/Alamance-County-elects-Kelly-Allen-chair-Steve-Carter-vice-chair-board-adopts-2026-meeting-schedule-and-FY-2627-budget-calendar)","firstname":"Kelly","lastname":"Allen","middlename":"Frazier","suffix":null,"token":"e8cd11009f8acfc8"},"token":"DR9K15cloJgfck4Z"},{"candidatename":"Ramona Allen","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWilbernetta Ramona Allen, who goes by Ramona, is a Democratic candidate for one of two seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 general election [1].\n\n## Background and education\nAllen was born on December 17, 1966, in Burlington, Alamance County, and graduated from Cummings High School in 1985 [1]. She attended Liberty University beginning in 2009, majoring in Religion with a minor in Evangelism, and earned a CNA certificate from Alamance Community College in 1990 [1]. Her additional training includes a Renal Technician program at DaVita University and a MedTech certificate from Davidson County Community College in 1991 [1].\n\n## Career\nAllen works as a property manager for subsidized multi-family housing [1]. She also serves as a chaplain for the Alamance County Sheriff's Department and is active in Democratic Women, the Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters, and the Down Home organization [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Meet the Democratic Candidates for County Commissioner - alamancenews.com](https://alamancenews.com/meet-the-democratic-candidates-for-county-commissioner/)","firstname":"Wilbernetta","lastname":"Allen","middlename":"Ramona","suffix":null,"token":"27e00593e42f151c"},"token":"4UxUPsuSQyyAsndS"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"county_commissioner","o.office":"county_commission","office":"county_commission","officedescription":"A county commissioner is a member of the county's legislative body. The commission approves the county budget, sets the property-tax rate, authorizes borrowing, and passes county resolutions and ordinances. Commissioners are elected from districts (or at-large seats) to represent constituents on countywide policy.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on countywide matters \u2014 budget, taxes, land use, services, and intergovernmental issues \u2014 within Tennessee county-government law.\n- Budget literacy: the commission approves the county budget, sets the property-tax rate, and authorizes multi-year bond issues.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on resolutions and ordinances; committee work that pre-screens items.\n- Constituent relations in the district \u2014 case-work and community issues flow through the commissioner's office.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required annual continuing education through UT CTAS.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County Commissioner","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":2,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Alamance County Board Of Commissioners"}