Rebecca Ann Cooper

Rebecca Ann Cooper is the Democratic candidate for the Onslow County Board of Commissioners in the November 3, 2026 general election [3][12]. She has been listed as a candidate on the Onslow County election information page and in local news coverage of the race [3][10]. Cooper describes herself as a homeschooling mother of five and the spouse of a Marine veteran who now serves as a police officer, and notes that she has lived in Onslow County for 25 years [9]. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is completing a Master of Business Administration at East Coast University [9]. Her campaign emphasizes a business‑driven approach to county governance, advocating for fiscally responsible growth, developer accountability, and improved local healthcare access, especially for families like hers with a child who has Type 1 diabetes [9]. Cooper positions herself as a non‑career politician focused on smart growth, infrastructure, and aligning local wages with the cost of living for both active‑duty military families and civilian residents [9].

Sources

• [1] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Candidate Information | Onslow County, NC
• [5] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
• [6] 2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia
• [9] Rebecca Cooper | Onslow County Commissioner
• [10] 6 vie for Onslow County commissioner in March primary | Local News | jdnews.com
• [11] Rebecca Cooper Obituary | Oct 9, 2022 | Reidsville, NC
• [12] Meet your Onslow County Candidates for the 2026 Election