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Corey Earl Ballance SR
Office history
Corey Earl Ballance Sr. is a Democratic incumbent serving as a Bertie County Commissioner for District III, a seat whose term runs until 2026, and he is a candidate for re‑election to the Bertie County Board of Commissioners District 03 in the November 3, 2026 general election [5][1].
Ballance earned his bachelor’s degree from Shaw University, as noted on the county’s official website [5]. He later founded and operates Corey B. Handy, LLC, a local business that provides handyman services throughout the county [5].
His public‑service résumé includes service as a member of the Aulander Town Council, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Colerain, and vice‑president of the MAP Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit focused on local economic development [5]. He is also a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Rho Rho Chapter [5].
Ballance was first elected to the Bertie County Board of Commissioners in the November 8, 2022 general election, defeating unaffiliated challenger Tammy Lee for the District 3 seat [1]. He is currently completing his first term and seeks a second term in the 2026 race. While he did not complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, the site lists a contact email (coreyballance@gmail.com) for voter outreach [1].
As a commissioner, Ballance’s responsibilities include representing the interests of the Colerain 1 & 2 and Mitchells 1 & 2 precincts, participating in county budget decisions, and overseeing local services and development initiatives. His ongoing work focuses on community development, infrastructure improvements, and supporting local businesses, reflecting his background as a small‑business owner and community leader.
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Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Ballance”.
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 “Ballance”.