{"biography":"Kyle Ryan Stogoski is the Republican candidate for an at\u2011large seat on the Wake County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office was cancelled, allowing Stogoski and fellow Republican Gary Hartong to advance directly to the ballot alongside Democrats Christine Kushner and Mona Singh [1].\n\nStogoski was homeschooled through high school, earning a diploma without attending a traditional secondary school. He is 25 years old and has spent recent years working in sales while also volunteering on local political campaigns and community initiatives in Wake County [1][6].\n\nProfessionally, Stogoski\u2019s experience centers on sales, a field in which he has developed client\u2011relationship and negotiation skills. His involvement in local politics includes campaign work for other candidates, giving him insight into the county\u2019s electoral landscape and constituent concerns [1][6].\n\nIn his campaign, Stogoski emphasizes the \u201cBroad Prosperity Initiative,\u201d a five\u2011pillar plan aimed at making Wake County more affordable and sustainable for working families. The initiative calls for fast\u2011track starter housing, expanded down\u2011payment assistance, and protections against predatory corporate investors in the housing market. It also promotes a local\u2011business\u2011first economy with grant programs, streamlined permitting, and incentives for employers that reinvest locally, while safeguarding farmland and natural resources. Stogoski frames these policies as a response to the county\u2019s rapid growth, arguing that prosperity should be broadly shared rather than concentrated [6].\n\nStogoski\u2019s platform highlights three core themes: housing affordability, intelligent stewardship of growth, and accountability in government spending. He argues that rising costs of living are unsustainable for Generation Z residents and pledges to use his legislative connections to curb predatory practices by large landlords and investment firms. Additionally, he advocates for responsible infrastructure development, quality schools, safe communities, and transparent use of tax dollars [6].\n\nIf elected, Stogoski would join the Wake County Board of Commissioners, a body responsible for setting county policy on land use, budgeting, public services, and economic development. Commissioners work collaboratively to address issues such as transportation, public safety, health services, and environmental protection, shaping the daily lives of the county\u2019s roughly one million residents [1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Kyle Stogoski - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kyle_Stogoski)\n- [6] [Kyle Stogoski for Wake County Commissioner | Kyle Stogoski | Wake County, NC, USA](https://www.stogoskiforwake.com/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_at_large","county":"wake","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Wake County Board Of Commissioners At-Large"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Kyle","fullname":"Kyle Ryan Stogoski","lastname":"Stogoski","middlename":"Ryan","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_at_large","contest_title":"Wake County Board Of Commissioners At-Large","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_at_large","contest_title":"Wake County Board Of Commissioners At-Large","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":"Kyle Stogoski, a 25\u2011year\u2011old Republican sales professional, is running for an at\u2011large Wake County Commissioner seat on a platform of housing affordability and local\u2011business growth.","terms":[],"token":"812167f8d74e4841"}