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Larry G Yoder
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Larry G. Yoder (Republican) is the incumbent Chairman of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, seeking reelection to the board in the 2026 election 1. He has served on the board since 2018, and previously from 2004 to 2016, for more than 17 years of total service 12.
Background and education
Yoder is a graduate of Lincolnton High School and attended Western Carolina University, Gaston College, and Catawba Valley Community College 1. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Taylorsville, where he has served as Sunday school director and deacon 1.
Career
Yoder previously worked as a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper and currently works as a Traffic Manager at JB Hunt 2. He serves on the Agriculture and Public Education steering committees for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners 2.
Office history
In 2023, while serving as an Alexander County Commissioner, Yoder was one of four Republican candidates who filed for the North Carolina House of Representatives' 94th District seat 2.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Yoder was inducted into the Alexander County Republican Hall of Fame in 2023, named Alexander County Citizen of the Year in 2012, received the county's "Key to the County" honor in 2016, and is a recipient of North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine award 12.
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 “Yoder”.
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 “Yoder”.