{"biography":"**Reese won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the three at-large seats on the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, finishing 3rd of 9 candidates with 1,685 votes, and advances to the November 3, 2026 general election alongside fellow Republicans Marty Loudermilt (2,608 votes) and Andrew Johnson (2,126 votes) [13].**\n\nRonnie Lynn Reese is the incumbent Republican member of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners and is seeking re-election in the November 2026 race. The Board of Commissioners serves as the county's governing body, approving budgets, setting policy and overseeing services such as parks, fire protection and law-enforcement, as reflected in its regular meetings on park improvements and budget matters [3][6][10].\n\nReese is a lifelong resident of Alexander County, living in the Wittenburg community with his wife, Vilas. He is the father of three children\u2014Matthew, Marissa and Mikayla\u2014and grandfather to several grandchildren. Professionally, he owns KVM Motor Company, a local automotive business. Prior to his service on the commission, Reese spent eight years on the Alexander County Board of Education, including eight years on its Budget Committee and two years as chairman, and he has participated on numerous county committees [1].\n\nHis elected career on the Board of Commissioners began with his first victory in November 2014. He was subsequently re-elected in November 2018 and again in November 2022, completing a third term and positioning himself for a fourth term in 2026 [1][12]. Throughout his tenure, Reese has been active in county governance, asking questions about the condition of county parks during a 2024 meeting on parks and recreation [3] and commenting on the appointment of a new county manager in 2025, describing the selection as \"the best choice for the job\" [5].\n\nReese also contributes to community safety initiatives as a member of the Alexander County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), which advises the board on programs for at-risk youth and allocates state funding for local services [4]. His civic involvement extends to his church, Macedonia Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member [1].\n\nOverall, Reese's record combines business ownership, extensive experience in education budgeting, and active participation in county policy and community programs, positioning him as a seasoned public servant seeking continued service on the Alexander County Board of Commissioners.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Commissioners](https://alexandercountync.gov/commissioners/)\n- [3] [Commissioners hear parks & recreation update](https://alexandercountync.gov/commissioners-hear-parks-recreation-update/)\n- [4] [Alexander County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)](https://alexandercountync.gov/jcpc/)\n- [5] [New County Manager appointed, introduced at board meeting](https://alexandercountync.gov/new-county-manager-appointed-introduced-at-board-meeting/)\n- [6] [Commissioners celebrate debt payoff on law enforcement center, debt-free general fund](https://alexandercountync.gov/commissioners-celebrate-debt-payoff-on-law-enforcement-center-debt-free-general-fund/)\n- [7] [News \u2013 Alexander County, NC Page 9](https://alexandercountync.gov/news/page/9/)\n- [10] [Commissioners present \"Keys to the County\" at August 4th meeting](https://alexandercountync.gov/commissioners-present-keys-to-the-county-at-august-4th-meeting/)\n- [12] [13 candidates file in first 2 days \u2013 The Taylorsville Times](https://www.taylorsvilletimes.com/2021/12/08/13-candidates-file-in-first-2-days/)\n- [13] North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 primary precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission","county":"alexander","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Alexander County Board Of Commissioners"},{"contest":"county_commission","county":"alexander","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Alexander County Board Of Commissioners"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Ronnie","fullname":"Ronnie Lynn Reese","lastname":"Reese","middlename":"Lynn","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Alexander County Board Of Commissioners","county":"alexander","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"alexander","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Alexander County Board Of Commissioners","county":"alexander","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"alexander","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"alexander","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Alexander County Board Of Commissioners","county":"alexander","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"alexander","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Ronnie Lynn Reese is a lifelong Alexander County resident, business owner and incumbent Republican commissioner seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"3c953130c0a3f66e"}