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Jonathon Lee Cawley
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jonathon Lee Cawley, known publicly as Jon Cawley, is the incumbent Mayor of Mount Airy, North Carolina, seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 municipal election. He is being challenged by Bill Goins, a Surry County commissioner representing the Mount Airy district, who filed for mayor during the same filing period; Mount Airy's municipal races are non-partisan 12.
Office history
Cawley has served the city since 2008, when he was first elected North Ward city commissioner 3. He was elected mayor in November 2022, defeating incumbent Ron Niland 1,915 votes to 1,511 (about 55%-45%) in the general election, after having lost to Niland in the preceding May primary; he was sworn in December 1, 2022 23.
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Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Cawley”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Cawley”.