{"biography":"Edward Lee Riggs\u202fJr. is the Republican candidate for District\u202f03 on the Pamlico County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 North Carolina general election (Nov\u202f3,\u202f2026). The Board of Commissioners serves as the county\u2019s governing body, setting policy, adopting the annual budget, and overseeing services such as infrastructure, public safety, and land\u2011use planning; the board\u2019s involvement in a bridge feasibility study illustrates these duties [8].\n\nRiggs currently holds the position of Chairman of the Pamlico County Board of Commissioners, a role that places him at the forefront of county\u2011wide decision\u2011making. In that capacity he has led the board\u2019s exploration of a possible bridge connecting Highway\u202f306 in Pamlico County to Ferry Road in neighboring Craven County. The board has formally requested a feasibility study for the project, and Riggs has indicated that the study could take several years to complete [8].\n\nPersonal background details such as education and early career are not provided in the available sources. Public records list Riggs as a resident of the New\u202fBern area of Pamlico County, with a primary contact phone number of 252\u2011745\u20115234 and an email address listed as cvr***@hotmail.com [6]. These contact details are typical for a local official seeking to be reachable by constituents.\n\nBeyond the bridge initiative, Riggs\u2019s record as chairman suggests experience in managing county operations and collaborating with other elected officials and residents on regional issues. While a formal campaign platform has not been published, his public statements emphasize infrastructure development and improving transportation links for Pamlico County residents, as reflected in the bridge feasibility discussion [8].\n\nIf elected, Riggs would continue to serve on the Board of Commissioners, where he would be responsible for voting on the county budget, enacting ordinances, and overseeing departments that affect daily life in Pamlico County, from road maintenance to public health services.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [3] [Pamlico County \u2013 North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds](https://www.ncard.us/find-your-register-of-deeds/pamlico-county/)\n- [6] [Edward Riggs, North Carolina - NC | Found at 25 Locations | BeenVerified](https://www.beenverified.com/people/edward-riggs/nc/)\n- [8] [Pamlico County commissioners explore possible bridge connection to Craven County](https://wcti12.com/news/local/pamlico-county-commissioners-explore-possible-bridge-connection-to-craven-county)\n- [9] [Edward Riggs (1720-1820) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Riggs-486)\n- [11] [Privates Reuben and Samuel RIGGS, Revolutionary War Soldiers of Tennessee, TNGenWeb Project (TNGenNet)](https://www.tngenweb.org/revwar/records/r/riggs.html)\n- [12] [Edward Riggs Found - Phone Numbers, Addresses & Possible Relatives | US Search](https://www.ussearch.com/people-search/edward-riggs/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_03","county":"pamlico","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Pamlico County Board Of Commissioners District 03"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Edward","fullname":"Edward Lee Riggs JR","lastname":"Riggs","middlename":"Lee","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_03","contest_title":"Pamlico County Board Of Commissioners District 03","county":"pamlico","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"pamlico","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"pamlico","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_03","contest_title":"Pamlico County Board Of Commissioners District 03","county":"pamlico","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"pamlico","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":[]}],"suffix":"JR","summary":"Edward Lee Riggs\u202fJr., Republican chairman of the Pamlico County Board of Commissioners, is running for District\u202f03 in the 2026 election.","terms":[],"token":"8def324e5937cf78"}