Gonzalo Vazquez Napoles

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Gonzalo previously ran for Caldwell County Commissioner in 2022.

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Eleven running for two county commission seats

As of January 2, 2026, Gonzalo Vazquez Napoles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Alex Moss

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Alex Moss is from Lenoir, North Carolina.

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Alex's campaign for Caldwell County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Alex Moss’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ben Griffin

As of January 2, 2026, Ben Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ben previously ran for Caldwell County commissioner in 2024 but did not win.

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Corey Moore

Corey is the owner and operator of a bail bonds company in Caldwell County. She runs the business, helping clients post bail, manage necessary paperwork, and navigate the legal process to secure release. She prioritizes making the process easy and stress-free, putting her clients’ needs first.

Corey Moore's campaign for Caldwell County Commissioner in the Republican primary is her first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Corey Moore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Advocates for growing the tax base through business recruitment and job creation rather than increasing property tax rates. She seeks to achieve "revenue neutral" property tax rates.

- Advocates for growing the tax base through business recruitment and job creation rather than increasing property tax rates. She seeks to achieve "revenue neutral" property tax rates.

As of January 2, 2026, Corey Moore did not have a website or any information online.

Favors rehabilitating vacant storefronts and underused properties over extending new infrastructure for sprawl. She evaluates new infrastructure based on necessity, cost, and impact on quality of life.

- Favors rehabilitating vacant storefronts and underused properties over extending new infrastructure for sprawl. She evaluates new infrastructure based on necessity, cost, and impact on quality of life.

Donnie Potter

Donnie is currently a Caldwell County Commissioner. He was first elected in 2022.

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As of January 2, 2026, Donnie Potter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Involved in a physical altercation with another commissioner during a Caldwell County Board of Commissioner's meeting.

Jennifer Whittington

Jennifer Whittington's campaign for Caldwell County Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Jennifer Whittington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jeremy Benge

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Jeremy Benge is from Caldwell County, North Carolina. He and his wife, Karen, have a daughter.

Jeremy is a small business owner in Caldwell County.

Jeremy Benge's campaign for Caldwell County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

Supports policies that provide resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs to sustain economic vitality.

Wants to develop training and education partnerships to equip residents with skills for high-demand careers and local success.

As of January 2, 2026, Jeremy Benge’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "environmentally responsible policies for long-term county prosperity."

Mike LaBrose

Mike LaBrose's campaign for Caldwell County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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As a county commissioner, voted against the budget because the property tax rate is set above revenue neutral.

As of January 2, 2026, Mike LaBrose’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports investing in infrastructure improvements.

Steven Fekete, Jr.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.