Lewisville Town Council primary gets crowded in first partisan race

Geraldine Gallagher's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 25, 2025, Geraldine Gallagher did not have a website or any information online.

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Geraldine's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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AC Hengler lives with his wife and two kids in Lewisville.

AC is an operating partner at Terry Labonte Chevrolet. He previously served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Lewisville Council primary gets crowded in 1st partisan race

AC's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Plans to maintain steady taxes through fiscal discipline.

- Plans to maintain steady taxes through fiscal discipline.

Supports creating affordable living options for seniors and enriching youth through vibrant schools and engaging activities.

Supports enriching youth through vibrant schools and engaging activities.

- Supports enriching youth through vibrant schools and engaging activities.

Opposes overdevelopment and supports preserving community character in housing projects.

Opposes overdevelopment and supports preserving community agrarian character in housing projects.

Supports creating affordable and accessible living options for seniors.

- Opposes overdevelopment and supports preserving community agrarian character in housing projects.
- Supports creating affordable and accessible living options for seniors.

As of September 25, 2025, AC Hengler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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AC Hengler's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 25, 2025, AC Hengler did not have a website or any information online.

Brady Allen (Lewisville Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Brady Allen is a lifelong resident of Lewisville. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master's degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He attends Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem and is a member of the Lewisville Civic Club.

Brady is a financial reporting analyst in the banking industry. 

Brady Allen's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Supports fiscal responsibility in town spending.

- Supports fiscal responsibility in town spending.

Believes it is important for the town to focus on providing commonly valuable services to residents.

- Believes it is important for the town to focus on providing commonly valuable services to residents.

Wants to maintain the "small-town character of Lewisville" while accommodating growth.

Said, "The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of Lewisville must be well thought out and continually maintained so that the town never ceases to lead in the efforts of maintaining Lewisville's small-town charm."

- Wants to maintain the "small-town character of Lewisville" while accommodating growth.
- Said, "The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of Lewisville must be well thought out and continually maintained so that the town never ceases to lead in the efforts of maintaining Lewisville's small-town charm."

As of September 25, 2025, Brady Allen did not have a website or any information online.

Brady Allen

Brady Allen is a lifelong resident of Lewisville. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master's degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He attends Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem.

- Wants to maintain the "small-town character of Lewisville" while accommodating growth.

Brady Allen is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master's degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He attends Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem.

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Fred W. Franklin previously served on the Lewisville Town Council from 2015 until 2023. He ran for Lewisville City Council in 2013 but did not win.

As of September 25, 2025, Fred W. Franklin did not have a website or any information online.

Fred W. Franklin

Fred W. Franklin ran for Lewisville Town Council Member in 2013 but did not win.

James Lewis (Lewisville Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

James Lewis was born and raised in Bladenboro, North Carolina. 

James is a minister and local business owner. 

James's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 25, 2025, James Lewis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to maintain Lewisville's "small town atmosphere."

- Wants to maintain Lewisville's "small town atmosphere."

James Lewis

As of September 25, 2025, James Lewis did not have a website or any information online.

Jon Thomas earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has lived in Lewisville since 2018 with his wife and their son. He is a member of the United Baptist Church of Winston-Salem.

Jon works in equipment services for PepsiCo. He has experience working at Lexington Home Brands and Keller Williams Realty. 

Jon Thomas (Lewisville Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Jon's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Wants to grow the town's capital reserves to prepare for future improvements.

- Wants to grow the town's capital reserves to prepare for future improvements.
- Wants to lower property taxes.

Supports establishing a new volunteer board to oversee a façade grant program that awards matching funds to local businesses for storefront renovations.

Supports revising the United Development Ordinance (UDO) to ensure it aligns with the Comprehensive Plan.

- Supports establishing a new volunteer board to oversee a façade grant program that awards matching funds to local businesses for storefront renovations.
- Supports revising the United Development Ordinance (UDO) to ensure it aligns with the Comprehensive Plan.

Wants to invest in enhanced public safety.

- Wants to invest in enhanced public safety.

As of October 7, 2025, Jon Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jon Thomas

As of October 7, 2025, Jon Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Mack Wilder (Lewisville Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Mack Wilder is originally from Westminster, California. He lives in Lewisville. 

Mack is a project coordinator and screenplay writer. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mack Wilder Candidate

Mack previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2024 but did not win.

As of September 25, 2025, Mack Wilder’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports ensuring public education is well-rounded and includes arts and music.

Mack Wilder

Mack is a project coordinator and screenplay writer. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984.

As of September 25, 2025, Mack Wilder did not have a website or any information online.

Mack has worked as a project coordinator and a screenwriter. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Mack previously ran North Carolina State House District 74 in 2024, but did not win. 

Mack's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Supports increasing salaries for essential professions such as teachers, bus drivers, paramedics, policemen, and firemen.

Wants to address veteran suicide rates and homelessness among veterans.

Supports senior care and in-home care options.

Stacy Howard earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University. 

Stacy previously worked as the office manager for the Town of Lewisville. 

Stacy Howard (Lewisville Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Stacy's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of October 9, 2025, Stacy Howard did not have a website or any information online.

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Suzanne Newsome's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 25, 2025, Suzanne Newsome did not have a website or any information online.

Suzanne Newsome

Praised the recent State of the Town presentation and expressed gratitude for the council members' dedication.

As a council member, approved funding for Lake Marblehead Dam Repairs and Traffic Mitigation Measures.

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Thomas Lawson Incumbent Town Council Member

Tom Lawson is currently a member of the Lewisville Town Council. He was appointed to the council in 2025. He previously served as Mayor of Lewisville from 2005 to 2007 and on the town council from 2007 to 2013. 

As of September 25, 2025, Thomas (Tom) Lawson did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas (Tom) Lawson

Tom is currently a member of the Lewisville Town Council.

Opposed Senate Bill (SB) 317 and House Bill (HB) 562.

Opposed Senate Bill (SB) 374 and House Bill (HB) 409.

Opposed Senate Bill (SB) 374 and House Bill (HB) 409, which are related to housing and urban development.

Opposed Senate Bill (SB) 374 and House Bill (HB) 409, which are related to transportation and infrastructure.

Opposed Senate Bill (SB) 317 and House Bill (HB) 562, which are related to education.

Kenneth Gallup Candidate

Tripp Gallup's run for Lewisville Town Council is his entry into politics. 

As of September 25, 2025, Tripp Gallup did not have a website or any information online.

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William Long (Lewisville Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Monte Long is currently a member of the Lewisville Town Council.

As of September 3, 2025, William (Monte) Long did not have a website or any information online.

William (Monte) Long

William's campaign for Lewisville Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 