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Eric Lawrence Dunn
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Eric Lawrence Dunn ran in the 2024 Republican primary for Catawba County Commissioner in North Carolina.
Dunn's campaign emphasized fiscal responsibility, limited government, and drawing on his extensive experience with local government law and administration.
Background and education
Eric Dunn grew up in Sparks, Nevada. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college. He attended law school at night while working, earning his law degree while managing professional responsibilities.
Career
Dunn spent approximately eight years as an avionics technician in the United States Air Force before pursuing his legal education. After earning his law degree, he built a career in California local government law, serving as City Attorney for the cities of Perris and Hesperia, California. He went on to co-found a local government law firm that grew to approximately 100 attorneys. After retiring, Dunn and his family relocated to Catawba County, North Carolina.
Sources
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 “Dunn”.
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 “Dunn”.