{"biography":"John B. Adcock is a Republican candidate for the Wake County Board of Commissioners, District\u202f2, on the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election ballot\u202f[1]. The Wake County Board of Commissioners serves as the county\u2019s governing body, responsible for setting policy, adopting the budget, and overseeing county services\u202f[1].\n\nAdcock was born in April\u202f1968 and is a lifelong resident of Southern Wake County. He graduated from Fuquay\u2011Varina 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\u202f[3][2][10]. He and his wife, Cara, live in Holly\u202fSprings and have two children, Jacob and Sofia\u202f[2][10].\n\nProfessionally, Adcock has practiced law for more than two decades, focusing on commercial and residential real estate, zoning, land\u2011use, and civil litigation\u202f[10][12]. He is the owner of Adcock Law Firm, PA, and holds a Board Certification as a specialist in Commercial Property Law\u202f[12]. His legal work includes representing individuals, businesses, and local governments in complex property matters.\n\nAdcock\u2019s public\u2011service career spans local, state, and federal roles. He began as a land\u2011use 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\u202f[2][10]. He has served on numerous transportation and land\u2011use committees, including the board of directors for the Triangle Community Coalition, Capital Area Preservation, and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority\u202f[2][10]. He currently sits on the Turnpike Authority board and the First Bank Wake County Advisory Board\u202f[10].\n\nIn September\u202f2018, Adcock was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f37, representing Southern Wake County, and served until the end of 2018\u202f[1][3]. He sought election to a full term later that year but was defeated by Democrat Sydney\u202fBatch\u202f[1]. Earlier, he ran for Wake County Commissioner in 2016, winning the Republican primary before the \u201csuper\u2011district\u201d was declared unconstitutional\u202f[3].\n\nAdcock\u2019s experience in land\u2011use planning, transportation policy, and county\u2011level 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\u202f[3]. His background as a practicing attorney and his service on transportation\u2011related boards provide him with insight into the regulatory and infrastructure challenges facing a rapidly growing county.\n\nAdcock\u2019s campaign materials are limited in the public record; he has not completed Ballotpedia\u2019s 2026 Candidate Connection survey\u202f[1]. His official contact information is listed on his law\u2011firm website, which includes a phone number (919\u2011552\u20116600) and email address (info@adcocklawfirm.com)\u202f[12].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John Adcock - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Adcock)\n- [2] [John Adcock](https://www.ncdot.gov/about-us/board-offices/boards/turnpike-authority/Pages/john-adcock.aspx)\n- [3] [John Adcock - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adcock)\n- [4] [John Adcock (@voteadcock) / X](https://x.com/voteadcock)\n- [5] [John Adcock (@voteadock)](https://www.facebook.com/voteadock/)\n- [7] [John Adcock (@voteadcock)](https://www.facebook.com/voteadcock/)\n- [10] [ABOUT US - My WordPress Site - Adcock Law Firm, PA](https://adcocklawfirm.com/john-b-adcock/)\n- [12] [Adcock Law Firm, PA](https://adcocklawfirm.com/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_02","county":"wake","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Wake County Board Of Commissioners District 02"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"John","fullname":"John B Adcock","lastname":"Adcock","middlename":"B","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_02","contest_title":"Wake County Board Of Commissioners District 02","county":"wake","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"wake","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"wake","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_02","contest_title":"Wake County Board Of Commissioners District 02","county":"wake","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"wake","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":"John B. Adcock, a Republican attorney and former state representative, is running for Wake County Commissioner District\u202f2 in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"6e36e9ca2b1416fb"}