{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"William (Bill) Britton","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"William Ray \"Bill\" Britton is the incumbent Republican candidate for Moore County Register of Deeds in the 2026 election held on November 3, 2026. He has served as the elected Register of Deeds since being sworn in on December 5, 2022, overseeing the legal custody, preservation, and public accessibility of Moore County\u2019s real\u2011estate and vital records\u30102\u2020L1-L4\u3011\u30103\u2020L1-L4\u3011.\n\nThe Register of Deeds office is charged with maintaining accurate, reliable public records, ensuring they are protected, preserved, and made accessible in accordance with state law. Responsibilities include recording deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments; providing certified copies; and safeguarding historical documents dating back over a century\u30103\u2020L1-L4\u3011. As the chief administrator, the Register must uphold standards of integrity, professionalism, and customer service while managing staff and implementing technology solutions.\n\nSince taking office, Britton has emphasized exemplary customer service and community engagement. He regularly attends local events and participates in civic organizations to stay connected with residents and understand their needs\u30102\u2020L5-L9\u3011. Under his leadership the office introduced a free Real Estate Recording Notification Service that automatically emails subscribers when a monitored name appears on a recorded document, expanding transparency and convenience for the public\u30103\u2020L5-L12\u3011. Britton also highlighted ongoing back\u2011filing of historic records from 1888 to 1988, ensuring that older entries are digitized and searchable for researchers and property owners\u30103\u2020L5-L7\u3011.\n\nBritton\u2019s public\u2011facing communications stress modernizing the Register\u2019s operations, enhancing digital access, and preserving Moore County\u2019s historical legacy for future generations\u30109\u2020L1-L7\u3011. While specific educational credentials are not detailed in the available sources, his professional focus on records management and community outreach suggests a background in public administration or related fields.\n\nIn the upcoming 2026 race, Britton is seeking re\u2011election to continue these initiatives, promising to maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and service for all county residents. His campaign website provides additional information about his platform and contact details\u30109\u2020L1-L7\u3011.\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [Staff Directory \u2022 William Britton](https://www.moorecountync.gov/directory.aspx?EID=27)\n- [3] [Office of the Register of Deeds | Moore County, NC](https://www.moorecountync.gov/182/Office-of-the-Register-of-Deeds)\n- [9] [Meet William Britton | William Britton Register of Deeds](https://www.electbritton.com/)","firstname":"William","lastname":"Britton","middlename":"Ray","suffix":null,"token":"863c70b9c7b4b8a7"},"token":"F9e7Q0JOavVGrqHw"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"register_of_deeds","o.office":"register_of_deeds","office":"register_of_deeds","officedescription":"The register of deeds maintains the county's permanent public record of real-property instruments \u2014 deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats \u2014 and collects the state transfer and mortgage taxes on them. The record the office keeps is the legal backbone of property ownership.","officequalities":"- Records management of deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other instruments affecting title to land.\n- Working knowledge of Tennessee recording statutes, the recording-tax schedule, and the increasingly-electronic submission workflow used by title companies.\n- Accuracy and indexing discipline \u2014 an error in the register's records can cloud title for years.\n- Public-access service: the records are open, and the office serves both professional users and individual property owners.\n- Budget and technology literacy for maintaining a searchable, modern record system.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"Register of Deeds","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Moore County Register Of Deeds"}