John B Adcock

John B. Adcock is a Republican candidate for the Wake County Board of Commissioners, District 2, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot ¹. The Wake County Board of Commissioners serves as the county’s governing body, responsible for setting policy, adopting the budget, and overseeing county services ¹.

Adcock was born in April 1968 and is a lifelong resident of Southern Wake County. He graduated from Fuquay‑Varina High School and earned a B.A. in Community & Regional Planning/Geography from Appalachian State University, a M.A. in International Relations from the Catholic University of America, and a J.D. from the University of Memphis School of Law ³²¹⁰. He and his wife, Cara, live in Holly Springs and have two children, Jacob and Sofia ²¹⁰.

Professionally, Adcock has practiced law for more than two decades, focusing on commercial and residential real estate, zoning, land‑use, and civil litigation ¹⁰¹². He is the owner of Adcock Law Firm, PA, and holds a Board Certification as a specialist in Commercial Property Law ¹². His legal work includes representing individuals, businesses, and local governments in complex property matters.

Adcock’s public‑service career spans local, state, and federal roles. He began as a land‑use planner for several North Carolina municipalities and later worked for the U.S. Department of Defense in Washington, D.C., serving as a cartographer, contracting officer, and international office staff ²¹⁰. He has served on numerous transportation and land‑use committees, including the board of directors for the Triangle Community Coalition, Capital Area Preservation, and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority ²¹⁰. He currently sits on the Turnpike Authority board and the First Bank Wake County Advisory Board ¹⁰.

In September 2018, Adcock was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 37, representing Southern Wake County, and served until the end of 2018 ¹³. He sought election to a full term later that year but was defeated by Democrat Sydney Batch ¹. Earlier, he ran for Wake County Commissioner in 2016, winning the Republican primary before the “super‑district” was declared unconstitutional ³.

Adcock’s experience in land‑use planning, transportation policy, and county‑level budgeting aligns with the responsibilities of a Wake County commissioner. He has advocated for improved road infrastructure, prudent fiscal stewardship, and policies that support economic development while maintaining low tax burdens ³. His background as a practicing attorney and his service on transportation‑related boards provide him with insight into the regulatory and infrastructure challenges facing a rapidly growing county.

Adcock’s campaign materials are limited in the public record; he has not completed Ballotpedia’s 2026 Candidate Connection survey ¹. His official contact information is listed on his law‑firm website, which includes a phone number (919‑552‑6600) and email address ([email protected]) ¹².

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