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James Williams Ward
Office history
James Ward is a current member of the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners and is seeking re‑election to the Board in the 2026 race as a Republican candidate. The Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body for Perquimans County, North Carolina, and its members are responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing county services [5][6].
The 2026 Board roster lists Commissioner James Ward alongside Chairman Wallace Nelson, Vice‑Chairman Charles Woodard, Commissioners Joseph Hoffler, Kathyrn Treiber, and Tim Corprew, as shown in the county’s official webpage [5][6]. The same page provides a table of contact information for the Board, including several phone numbers listed under the generic title “Commissioner.” While the specific number for Commissioner Ward is not identified, the Board can be reached at (252) 340‑2523, (252) 426‑7193, (301) 885‑6231, and (252) 340‑1046 [5][6].
The Board’s recent schedule demonstrates the range of issues addressed by its members. In April 2026 the Board participated in a joint work session with the Board of Education to receive FY 2026‑2027 budget requests, and in September 2025 it convened a special called meeting to consider the adoption of a resolution for opioid settlement funds and personnel matters [5][6]. Earlier meetings in 2021 show the Board’s involvement in reviewing the county’s FY 2021‑2022 budget and handling special appointments. As a Commissioner, James Ward would have taken part in these deliberations and votes.
Publicly available biographical details such as education, prior employment, or specific legislative achievements for James Ward are not included in the cited sources. The county’s website does provide a group photograph of the 2026 Commissioners, which includes Ward, but no individual portrait or campaign website is listed.
In summary, James Ward is an incumbent County Commissioner in Perquimans County, actively participating in the Board’s regular and special meetings that address budgeting, public‑health funding, and other county‑wide concerns, and he is running for the same seat in the November 2026 election as a Republican.
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 “Ward”.
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 “Ward”.