{"biography":"Steven Robert Overby is the Republican candidate for Carteret County Board of Commissioners District\u202f1 in the 2026 North Carolina primary.  The Board of Commissioners is a seven\u2011member body that governs the county, with each commissioner elected county\u2011wide but required to reside in one of six districts; commissioners serve staggered four\u2011year terms and are responsible for budgeting, land\u2011use decisions, public safety oversight, and delivering services to residents\u301012\u3011.  Overby defeated incumbent David Quinn in the March\u202f3 primary, securing the Republican nomination for the November\u202f3 general election\u301012\u3011.\n\nOverby was born and raised in Morehead City, North Carolina, and later attended Carteret Community College.  He currently resides in Swansboro\u301010\u3011.  Professionally, he owns April Fresh Cleaning Service, a local cleaning business that provides residential and commercial services\u301010\u3011.\n\nHis political experience includes a term as a Peletier commissioner from 2021 to 2023.  He resigned abruptly in 2023, citing frustration that his proposed changes for the fast\u2011growing western part of Carteret County were blocked by other officials and a lack of resident engagement\u30107\u3011.  Earlier, he ran unsuccessfully for Swansboro commissioner in 2015\u301010\u3011.\n\nOverby\u2019s platform emphasizes economic development, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure improvements.  He advocates adding more restaurant options along the corridor to broaden the tax base and create jobs, and supports balanced budgeting through prudent spending\u301010\u3011.  He backs redevelopment of dilapidated buildings to expand services and employment opportunities, calls for addressing police staffing shortages to enhance public safety, and proposes expanding sidewalks and creating bike, walking, and running trails to improve transportation and recreation options\u301010\u3011.\n\nIn summary, Overby combines private\u2011sector experience as a small\u2011business owner with recent local\u2011government service, a record of advocating for growth\u2011oriented policies, and a primary\u2011victory that positions him to seek a seat on the Carteret County Board of Commissioners.\n\n## Sources\n- [7] [Peletier commissioner resigns, citing frustration over resistance to change he sought | News | carolinacoastonline.com](https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_e5ea36d4-934c-11ed-aee7-f3d7ec8078f6.html)\n- [9] [2026 Primary Election Guide \u2013 Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association](https://cctaxpayers.com/2026-primary-election-guide-2/)\n- [10] [Steven Overby platform & website | Carteret County Commissioner, Republican Primary](https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-north-carolina-primary-election-nc-state-county-commissioner-nc-carteret-county-district-1-r/candidates/steven-overby)\n- [12] [Meet your Carteret County Candidates for the 2026 Election](https://wcti12.com/news/local/meet-your-carteret-county-candidates-for-the-2026-election)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_01","county":"carteret","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Carteret County Board Of Commissioners District 01"},{"contest":"county_commission_district_01","county":"carteret","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Carteret County Board Of Commissioners District 01"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Steven","fullname":"Steven Robert Overby","lastname":"Overby","middlename":"Robert","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_01","contest_title":"Carteret County Board Of Commissioners District 01","county":"carteret","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"carteret","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"county_commission_district_01","contest_title":"Carteret County Board Of Commissioners District 01","county":"carteret","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"carteret","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"carteret","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_01","contest_title":"Carteret County Board Of Commissioners District 01","county":"carteret","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"carteret","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":"Steven Overby, a small\u2011business owner and former Peletier commissioner, won the Republican primary for Carteret County Board of Commissioners District\u202f1 in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"6b04442205d50e43"}