Ingrid Faye Nurse

Ingrid Faye Nurse is a Democratic candidate for the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 general election, with a launch event held on January 4, 2026 that announced her bid for the county's governing body ⁷. The Board of Commissioners serves as Cabarrus County's elected governing body, responsible for setting policy, adopting the budget, and overseeing county services ¹.

Nurse was born and raised in Concord, North Carolina, and has lived in the area for more than five decades, describing herself as a lifelong resident of the community ⁷¹¹. While specific educational credentials are not listed in the available sources, her deep local roots have shaped a career centered on community service.

Her community work includes hand-crafting over 700 "blessing bags" each year for homeless and elderly residents, assisting disabled adults in gaining greater independence, and consistently attending local meetings to stay informed on neighborhood needs ¹¹. Nurse also highlights a family tradition of military service spanning three generations, underscoring a personal commitment to public duty ¹¹.

Politically, Nurse first appeared on the ballot for the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in the November 5, 2024 general election as the Democratic nominee ¹. After a very close result — she trailed Republican Larry Pittman by 202 votes — she publicly requested a recount ⁹. In 2024 she received the Senior Democrat of the Year award from N.C. Senior Democrats, as reported by the Independent Tribune ¹⁰. Building on that momentum, she began her 2026 campaign with a series of launch parties and a public call for volunteers to bring canned goods to support local families ⁷.

Nurse's platform emphasizes affordable housing, fiscal responsibility, debt reduction, public safety, accountability, and services for the elderly and homeless — issues she says are vital for Cabarrus County's future ¹¹. Her campaign materials stress a "people-first" approach, positioning herself as a neighbor who listens and acts on community concerns.

For voters seeking to contact her campaign, Nurse lists the email address [email protected] on her Ballotpedia profile ¹ and a phone number (980-613-4117) on her campaign website ⁷. The campaign website also provides a mailing address (PO Box 5862, Concord, NC 28027) and further details about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities ⁷.

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