{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Cameron McGill","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Cameron Lee McGill is the incumbent Republican commissioner for District\u202f3 on the Bladen County Board of Commissioners and is a candidate for the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 election for the same seat.  The Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body of Bladen County, responsible for setting county policy, adopting the annual budget, and overseeing local services such as roads, public safety, and land\u2011use planning [10].\n\nMcGill has deep roots in the community.  He grew up in Bladen County, became a Baptist minister at age\u202f15, and pastored the First Baptist Church of Dublin for 18\u202fyears before founding the Lake Church in White Lake in 2019.  He and his wife Tiffany have been active in ministry and community outreach for more than two decades [9].\n\nHis entry into elected office began in late\u202f2020 when he was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Russell Priest, who died unexpectedly.  He was elected by the voters in December\u202f2020 to complete that term and was subsequently reelected in the November\u202f2022 general election, winning roughly 60\u202f% of the vote [9][1].  According to the county\u2019s official directory, his current term runs from December\u202f2022 through December\u202f2026, positioning him for the upcoming 2026 race [10].\n\nDuring his tenure, Commissioner McGill has chaired District\u202f3 and participated in board decisions affecting infrastructure, economic development, and public safety.  While specific legislative actions are not detailed in the available sources, his public statements emphasize a \u201cBiblical perspective\u201d to governance and a commitment to community growth and local development, as highlighted in a recent interview on the Jackson\u202fRobol Show [8].\n\nMcGill\u2019s campaign platform focuses on faith\u2011based leadership, economic opportunity for Bladen County residents, and preserving the county\u2019s rural character.  He stresses the importance of serving \u201cfor\u201d the community rather than merely opposing opponents, and he advocates for policies that align with his religious convictions while respecting constitutional rights [9].\n\nHe resides at 1930 White Lake Drive, White Lake, NC\u202f28337, and can be reached by phone at 910\u2011872\u20111726.  An official portrait is available on the county website.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Cameron McGill (Bladen County Board of Commissioners District 3, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Cameron_McGill_(Bladen_County_Board_of_Commissioners_District_3,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n- [8] [Meet Cameron McGill, Bladen County Commissioner, now ...](https://www.facebook.com/jacksonrobolmedia/videos/meet-cameron-mcgill-bladen-county-commissioner-now-running-for-district-3-in-bla/989694605933596/)\n- [9] [A man of faith; a voice of wisdom to Bladen County | Bladen Journal](https://www.bladenjournal.com/news/107591/a-man-of-faith-a-voice-of-wisdom-to-bladen-county)\n- [10] [Cameron McGill - Bladen County](https://bladennc.govoffice3.com/index.asp?SEC=9E1E8C6A-BCB9-452F-8BBF-07B54C55C37D&DE=B8A9E7B3-C167-4B1E-A8FB-89EE19A438A9&Type=B_DIR)\n- [11] [Cameron McGill - Bladen County, NC](https://bladennc.govoffice3.com/index.asp?SEC=9E1E8C6A-BCB9-452F-8BBF-07B54C55C37D&DE=B8A9E7B3-C167-4B1E-A8FB-89EE19A438A9&Type=B_DIR&mobile=false)","firstname":"Cameron","lastname":"Mcgill","middlename":"Lee","suffix":null,"token":"3defd6c865d04852"},"token":"7KaO2qw-K1ZkzfoG"},{"candidatename":"Judy Bowen","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJudy Watson Bowen is a candidate for Bertie County Board Of Commissioners District 03 in Bladen County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.\n\nNo additional biographical information is currently available for this candidate. Voters seeking more information are encouraged to contact local news sources, the county Board of Elections, or the candidate's campaign directly.\n","firstname":"Judy","lastname":"Bowen","middlename":"Watson","suffix":null,"token":"cbea218389272f47"},"token":"jalW5dumYXm5kUt8"},{"candidatename":"Joe Allen, Jr.","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoe R. Allen Jr. was a Republican candidate for the Bladen County Board of Commissioners District 3 seat, filing his candidacy on December 1, 2025 [1][2]. He competed in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary against Judy Bowen and Cameron McGill [1][2]. He did not win the primary and will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot; McGill is the Republican nominee advancing to the general, per the NC State Board of Elections candidate filing list [3].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Who's Running in Bladen County Elections in 2026? \u2013 Border Belt Independent](https://borderbelt.org/whos-running-in-bladen-county-elections-in-2026/)\n- [2] [County Candidates \u2013 Bladen County Republican Party](https://bladen.nc.gop/county_candidates)\n- [3] [2026 Candidate Filing List \u2013 North Carolina State Board of Elections](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists) (Bladen County)","firstname":"Joe","lastname":"Allen","middlename":"R","suffix":"JR","token":"4ba8007e4a5b9b9b"},"token":"g8xOa0kQFdrhI4io"}],"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":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Bladen County Board Of Commissioners District 03"}