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Steve W Starnes
Office history
Steve W. Starnes is the Democratic candidate for a seat on the Burke County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. According to a profile published by The News Herald on Morganton.com, Starnes is running in the 2026 local election that will be held on November 3, 2026 [12]. The article identifies him as a Democrat and specifies the office he seeks, the Burke County Board of Commissioners [12]. The same piece includes a photograph of Starnes, showing him in a portrait that is used to illustrate the candidate’s profile [12]. The coverage is part of the newspaper’s election reporting for Burke County, providing voters with basic information about the individuals on the ballot [12]. No additional details about Starnes’s personal background, education, professional experience, or policy positions are provided in the source. Voters seeking further information about his platform or qualifications will need to consult additional resources beyond this brief news article.
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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 “Starnes”.
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 “Starnes”.