Incumbent Warren County executive and county commission chair seeking another term in a four-way August 2026 race.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Mcdowell County since 2019.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Surry County since 1996.

The provided text lists Tennessee Secretary of State candidate resources for the 2026 election cycle but contains no specific data regarding Johnny Bellis.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Catawba County since 2018.

Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Cumberland County since 2008.

Iraida Bender is a Cuban-born chef and restaurant owner in Lenoir, NC; however, no provided sources confirm she is running for office in the 2026 election.

John Bender is a Republican politician and Economic Developer in Jones County, NC, who served on the County Commission.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Avery County since 1997.

Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caldwell County since 1993.

Scott Benjamin holds a B.S. degree in Marketing from Mississippi State University and has 20 years of experience in the public sector. He currently serves as a Teaching Pastor at the Refuge Church and is an active volunteer in the community. Scott is currently serving as a member of the Arlington School Board, a position he has held since September 2022, and his term is set to end in September 2026.

Tina J. Benkiser is an American attorney and former Chair of the Texas Republican Party (2003-2009) who later served as a professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Andrew F. Bennett III was a 2012 Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 21 who lost to incumbent Jimmy Matlock.

Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Anson County since 2022.

Royce Bennett serves as a Commissioner and Chairman on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina.