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Raymond Nicholas Lofthouse
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Raymond Nicholas Lofthouse, also known as Nick Lofthouse, ran as a Republican candidate for Macon County Board of Commissioners District 2 in the March 3, 2026 North Carolina Republican primary. The district is in western North Carolina.
Lofthouse has advocated for improved county communication infrastructure so residents can more easily access essential information about schools and county services. He supports maintaining a healthy county fund balance as evidence of fiscal responsibility, opposes hiring freezes as a long-term county staffing strategy, and has criticized deferring necessary expenses as a budget management practice.
Background and education
He grew up in the Echo Valley community in Macon County and was raised by his mother, Kate.
Career
Lofthouse serves as a Captain overseeing crime prevention operations at the Macon County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), drawing on his law enforcement experience in his campaign for county governance. He also owns a small printing business, giving him experience as both a public servant and a small business owner in Western North Carolina.
Sources
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 “Lofthouse”.
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 “Lofthouse”.