Thaddeus Lorenzo Godwin

Thaddeus Lorenzo Godwin is the incumbent District 5 commissioner on the Sampson County Board of Commissioners and is seeking re‑election in the 2026 race for District 05 as a Democrat. He is listed as the District 5 commissioner in local news coverage of county events [11].

Publicly available biographical details about his education and early career are limited, and the sources focus on his recent activities as a county official.

Godwin has been active in county‑wide outreach. In March 2026 he attended Governor Josh Stein’s rural listening tour at the Agri‑Expo Center in Clinton, representing Sampson County’s District 5. Although he was not on the speaking panel, his presence was noted alongside other county officials [11].

He also participated in a special “information‑only” workshop convened by the Sampson County Board of Commissioners that reviewed operations of the Health Department, the Department of Social Services, and Sampson Regional Medical Center. The session provided an overview of services such as public health, family planning, and foster‑care programs, and Godwin was photographed listening alongside fellow commissioner Lethia Lee [12].

Through these engagements, Godwin has been involved in discussions on broadband expansion, water and sewer infrastructure, and health‑care access—key issues highlighted during the governor’s tour and the county workshop. His role on the board includes helping set policy, reviewing budgets, and overseeing county services that affect residents of District 05.

Sources

• [11] Governor visits Sampson County | Sampson Independent
• [12] Commissioners get schooled | Sampson Independent