{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Jennifer Whittington","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJennifer Mitchell Whittington ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, one of nine candidates competing for two nominations. She finished sixth with 3.63% of the vote; Donnie Potter (23.42%) and Mike LaBrose (22.08%) won the two Republican nominations. Whittington will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Whittington is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 2019 (7 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Whittington's year of birth as 1956; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 8 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Jennifer","lastname":"Whittington","middlename":"Mitchell","suffix":null,"token":"038af4ac11ebdcdb"},"token":"sFCJJ5K0I_DNzHIQ"},{"candidatename":"Donnie Potter","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Donald Albert Potter is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 2004 (22 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Donald Albert Potter's year of birth as 1963; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 14 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Donald Albert Potter can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Donald","lastname":"Potter","middlename":"Albert","suffix":null,"token":"7d399917b904877f"},"token":"2bT-ee-5dIFfJKJf"},{"candidatename":"Mike LaBrose","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Mike Labrose is the incumbent County Commissioner for Caldwell County, North Carolina, and is seeking re\u2011election as a Republican in the 2026 primary election scheduled for March\u202f3,\u202f2026\u202f[12]. The filing window for the 2026 Caldwell County elections closed at noon on the Friday before the filing deadline, confirming Labrose\u2019s candidacy alongside a slate of challengers for the two available commission seats\u202f[12].\n\nLabrose\u2019s current position on the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners makes him one of the two sitting officials responsible for overseeing county operations, budgeting, and policy decisions that affect local services such as roads, public safety, and land use. While specific details of his prior professional background or education are not provided in the available sources, his status as an incumbent indicates prior experience in county governance and familiarity with the issues facing Caldwell residents\u202f[12].\n\nThe 2026 race for the county commission is competitive. In addition to Labrose, fellow incumbent Donnie Potter is also running for re\u2011election. The Republican primary field includes challengers Jeremy Benge of Collettesville, Steven Fekete\u202fJr. of Lenoir, Ben Griffin of Lenoir, Corey Moore of Granite Falls, Alex\u202fMoss of Lenoir, Gonzalo\u202fVazquez\u202fNapoles of Lenoir, and Jennifer\u202fWhittington of Lenoir\u202f[12]. Two Democratic candidates, Faith Naff of Granite Falls and Roger Patterson of Lenoir, are also seeking one of the commission seats\u202f[12].\n\nIf elected, Labrose would continue to serve on the board that sets the county\u2019s strategic direction, approves the annual budget, and makes decisions on infrastructure projects and community services. His re\u2011election campaign is positioned within the broader 2026 Caldwell County election landscape, which also features contests for sheriff, clerk of court, school board seats, and various judicial positions\u202f[12].\n\n## Sources\n- [8] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [Michael Labrose public records instantly](https://clustrmaps.com/persons/Michael-Labrose)\n- [12] [Candidate list confirmed for 2026 Caldwell County elections | Archives | newstopicnews.com](https://www.newstopicnews.com/archives/caldwell-county-2026-election-whos-running-this-year/article_245cb526-c6d0-5741-80d5-c262e824e8f3.html)","firstname":"Michael","lastname":"Labrose","middlename":"William","suffix":null,"token":"600f21ffe0272694"},"token":"EIKWhFYjPCfYf16k"},{"candidatename":"Gonzalo Vazquez Napoles","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGonzalo Vazquez Napoles ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, one of nine candidates competing for two nominations. He finished eighth with 2.41% of the vote; Donnie Potter (23.42%) and Mike LaBrose (22.08%) won the two Republican nominations. Napoles will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Napoles is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 2019 (7 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Napoles's year of birth as 1990; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 7 elections voted in since 2020, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Gonzalo","lastname":"Vazquez Napoles","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"00053ad6b93902fa"},"token":"4f1XhTmXkmRzHPdt"},{"candidatename":"Alex Moss","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRoger Alex Moss is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Caldwell 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":"Roger","lastname":"Moss","middlename":"Alex","suffix":null,"token":"c88f418c34f4b236"},"token":"nHgUL_dwisDqdZ7z"},{"candidatename":"Steven Fekete, Jr.","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nSteven Fekete JR ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, one of nine candidates competing for two nominations. He finished ninth (last) with 1.11% of the vote; Donnie Potter (23.42%) and Mike LaBrose (22.08%) won the two Republican nominations. Fekete will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Fekete is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 1984 (42 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Fekete's year of birth as 1958; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 15 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Steven","lastname":"Fekete","middlename":null,"suffix":"JR","token":"503787ce6ed93827"},"token":"hzy02EMea1rELIP7"},{"candidatename":"Jeremy Benge","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJeremy Michael Benge ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, one of nine candidates competing for two nominations. He finished third with 21.20% of the vote; Donnie Potter (23.42%) and Mike LaBrose (22.08%) won the two Republican nominations. Benge will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Benge is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 1993 (33 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Benge's year of birth as 1975; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 8 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Jeremy","lastname":"Benge","middlename":"Michael","suffix":null,"token":"66227065779fef64"},"token":"ketFhZ_x27JMgcOJ"},{"candidatename":"Ben Griffin","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBenjamin Douglas Griffin ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, one of nine candidates competing for two nominations. He finished fifth with 8.00% of the vote; Donnie Potter (23.42%) and Mike LaBrose (22.08%) won the two Republican nominations. Griffin will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Griffin is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 1972 (54 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Griffin's year of birth as 1950; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Benjamin","lastname":"Griffin","middlename":"Douglas","suffix":null,"token":"5e08e53bf087dfaa"},"token":"fGEUJeBKhbBGvkEd"},{"candidatename":"Corey Moore","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCorey Renee Moore ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, one of nine candidates competing for two nominations. She finished fourth with 15.42% of the vote; Donnie Potter (23.42%) and Mike LaBrose (22.08%) won the two Republican nominations. Moore will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Moore is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 2019 (7 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Moore's year of birth as 1994; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 4 elections voted in since 2020, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Corey","lastname":"Moore","middlename":"Renee","suffix":null,"token":"d8d9dcd117ba69cf"},"token":"qXmMpysexcXEqmEe"}],"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. 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