{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Patti Hewett","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Patti Hewett is the Republican candidate for Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District\u202f2 in the 2026 election. The Board of Commissioners governs Brunswick County, with each commissioner representing a specific district and participating in policy, budgeting, and service oversight [1]. Hewett appeared on the Republican primary ballot on March\u202f3,\u202f2026, running alongside Marty Cooke for the same seat [1].\n\nThe campaign website describes Hewett\u2019s platform as focused on \"sustainable growth, transparency, and strong local communities,\" emphasizing public safety, resident well\u2011being, and economic prosperity for Brunswick County residents [10]. The site invites volunteers and supporters to get involved and highlights a commitment to collaboration and putting the county first.\n\nWhile Ballotpedia does not provide a detailed personal biography, the campaign\u2019s online presence offers a portrait of Hewett and a direct email address for constituent contact (PATTIHEWETT@GMAIL.COM) [1]. No phone number is listed in the available sources. Hewett\u2019s campaign committee is registered with the Brunswick County Board of Elections as the \"Committee to Elect Patti Hewett\" [5].\n\nOverall, Hewett is seeking to join the county\u2019s governing body to advance the priorities outlined on her campaign site, though specific prior public\u2011service experience or elected positions are not documented in the current sources.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Patti Hewett (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 2, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Patti_Hewett_(Brunswick_County_Board_of_Commissioners_District_2,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [3] [Marty Cooke (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 2, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Marty_Cooke_(Brunswick_County_Board_of_Commissioners_District_2,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [5] [Campaign Finance Reports | Brunswick County, NC](https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/646/Campaign-Finance-Reports)\n- [10] [Elect Patti Hewett](https://www.electpattihewett.com/)","firstname":"Patti","lastname":"Hewett","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"5d3159e890091b73"},"token":"U1zT5Z2RwLptNl3d"},{"candidatename":"Marty Cooke","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn Martin Cooke JR is a candidate for Anson County Board Of Commissioners District 02 in Brunswick 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":"John","lastname":"Cooke","middlename":"Martin","suffix":"JR","token":"37f1796c0b2809ca"},"token":"UoGxtJmAIv0cL_4n"}],"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":"Brunswick County Board Of Commissioners District 02"}