E. T. Mitchell is from South Georgia. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of the South. She lives in Trent Woods. 

ET Mitchell | Craven County

E. T. Mitchell is originally from south Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of the South. She lives in. Trent Woods and has one son.

ET is a retired naval intelligence officer. She previously worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and served almost ten years on active duty. She also worked for the federal government and was recalled to active duty during the first Iraq War. 

E. T. served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy for two decades.

E. T. is currently a Craven County commissioner. She was first elected to the Craven County Board of Commissioners in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She also served on the New Bern Board of Aldermen from 2016 to 2018.

E. T. currently serves as the commissioner for Craven County Commission, District 4. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term. She previously served as the alderman for New Bern Board of Alderman, District 3. She served one term from 2016 to 2018.

Believes in keeping taxes low and retaining the uniqueness of Craven County while avoiding excessive rhetoric in local politics.

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Opposes education on race and racism in schools.

- Opposes education on race and racism in schools.

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As of January 2, 2026, E. T. Mitchell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Defends the Second Amendment.

Wants to make sure that North Carolina "becomes the most military friendly state."

Said she "[f]unded the Sheriff's Office and first responders."

- Wants to make sure that North Carolina "becomes the most military friendly state."
- Said she "[f]unded the Sheriff's Office and first responders."
- Opposes gun control.

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Guy D. Smith

Guy D. Smith's campaign for Craven County commissioner, District 4, is his first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Guy D. Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Guy D. Smith got a Bachelor's Degree from Williams College and a law degree from Tulane Law School.

Guy is an Attorney at Crow & Smith, LLP. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps. 

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Guy's campaign for Craven County commissioner, District 4, is his first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Guy D. Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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