Deborah Mcmillan-Evans

Deborah McMillan‑Evans is a Democratic candidate seeking one of the three seats on the Hoke County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 primary election. The Board of Commissioners serves as the chief legislative and executive body for Hoke County, responsible for setting policy, adopting the county budget, overseeing public services such as law enforcement, infrastructure, health and human services, and representing the interests of residents at the local level. Commissioners are elected to four‑year terms and must work collaboratively to address community needs and promote economic development. [1]

A lifelong resident of Hoke County, McMillan‑Evans graduated from Hoke County High School in 1989 and pursued higher education at Sandhills Community College (Associate Degree in Human Services Technology), Fayetteville Technical College (Associate Degree in Early Childhood), and Ashford University (Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education). She is currently working toward a Master’s in Leadership, Policy and Advocacy in Early Childhood (LPAEC). [12]

McMillan‑Evans has more than 20 years of experience as a local businesswoman, owning and operating two day‑care centers—Little Angels Childcare and Garden of Eden Childcare—serving families throughout the county. She also serves as the pastor and founder of Kingdom of Glory Ministries, Inc., reflecting a strong commitment to faith‑based community service. [12]

Her public‑service record includes prior candidacy for the same commission in the 2024 Democratic primary, where she ran alongside other local candidates but did not advance to the general election. [3] In the 2026 primary, she is again on the Democratic ballot, joining Tony Hunt, Ricky Locklear, Harry Southerland, and Allen Thomas. [1]

Through Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, McMillan‑Evans highlighted several platform priorities: improving violence control in Hoke County schools, expanding rehabilitation programs for former inmates, fostering economic growth and support for small businesses, enhancing public safety and community trust, and providing resources for seniors. Her campaign slogan, “Vote for Change,” underscores a focus on new leadership and community‑driven solutions. [12]

Sources

• [1] Deborah McMillan-Evans - North Carolina 2026 elections
• [3] Deborah McMillan Evans (Hoke County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia
• [11] Candidate Profiles – NC Voter Guide
• [12] HOME - Committee to Elect Deborah McMillan-Evans