{"biography":"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].\n\nNurse 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 [7][11]. While specific educational credentials are not listed in the available sources, her deep local roots have shaped a career centered on community service.\n\nHer 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].\n\nPolitically, 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 \u2014 she trailed Republican Larry Pittman by 202 votes \u2014 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].\n\nNurse's platform emphasizes affordable housing, fiscal responsibility, debt reduction, public safety, accountability, and services for the elderly and homeless \u2014 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.\n\nFor voters seeking to contact her campaign, Nurse lists the email address INGRIDNURSE2023@GMAIL.COM 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].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ingrid Nurse (Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ingrid_Nurse_(Cabarrus_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2024))\n[7] [Ingrid Nurse](https://countycommissioneringridnurse.com/)\n[9] [Ingrid Nurse asks for a recount following tight Cabarrus Board of Commissioners race](https://independenttribune.com/news/local/ingrid-nurse-asks-for-a-recount-following-tight-cabarrus-commissioners-race/article_3697b0c2-a68b-11ef-a7d6-278096d0ee60.html)\n[10] [Nurse named Senior Democrat of the Year](https://independenttribune.com/news/local/nurse-named-senior-democrat-of-the-year/article_569116cc-d263-11ee-bfe7-2bfc97b75f63.html)\n[11] [I am Ingrid Nurse running for Cabarrus County Commissioner](https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/3/31/2375758/-I-am-Ingrid-Nurse-running-for-Cabarrus-County-Commissioner)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission","county":"cabarrus","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Cabarrus County Board Of Commissioners"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Ingrid","fullname":"Ingrid Faye Nurse","lastname":"Nurse","middlename":"Faye","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Cabarrus County Board Of Commissioners","county":"cabarrus","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"cabarrus","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"cabarrus","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Cabarrus County Board Of Commissioners","county":"cabarrus","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"cabarrus","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Ingrid Nurse is a longtime Cabarrus resident running as a Democrat for county commissioner in 2026, emphasizing community service and fiscal responsibility.","terms":[],"token":"2c467faeaa611d81"}