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Elizabeth Rose Bronson
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Beth Bronson is the Democratic nominee for Orange County Board of Commissioners District 2 in North Carolina's 2026 election. She won the Democratic primary by 25 votes over four-term incumbent Earl McKee; a recount McKee requested, completed in March 2026, confirmed the margin 1. Bronson will face Republican Louis Capitanio in the November 3, 2026 general election 1. The Orange County Board of Commissioners sets county policy, adopts the county budget, and oversees services such as land use, economic development, and public safety 3.
Bronson's campaign priorities center on managing growth in District 2 — which she says is seeing development pressure that often arrives ahead of infrastructure and services — protecting natural resources such as waterways and agricultural land, and increasing transparency and public engagement earlier in the county's planning and budget processes 3.
Background and education
Bronson is 38 and a first-time candidate for elected office 3.
Career
Bronson works as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Division of Surgical Oncology at Duke University Health System 3. Since 2022 she has held two appointed advisory roles with Orange County: an at-large seat on the Planning Advisory Board and a seat on the Board of Adjustment 3.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Bronson”.
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 “Bronson”.