Meet the Democratic Candidates for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners: Questionnaire Responses and Candidate Forum Details
The upcoming Primary Election Day on March 3, 2026, will feature Democratic candidates vying for seats on the New Hanover County board of commissioners. To provide voters with insights into the candidates' positions on various issues, a media consortium comprising WECT-TV, Port City Daily, and WHQR Public Media has gathered responses from the candidates through questionnaires. The board of commissioners has two open seats, with four Democrats competing for them. The winners of the primary race will advance to the general election against two Republicans and a Libertarian candidate. The media group sent out identical questionnaires to all Democratic candidates, and the responses have been published after minor editing for clarity.
Before the primary election, it is essential to note that WECT, Port City Daily, and WHQR will host a candidate forum for the commissioner candidates on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at WHQR Studio at 6 p.m. Audience members can submit questions in advance for consideration. The media consortium's goal is to provide comprehensive coverage of the candidates and their platforms leading up to the general election in November. Readers can access the questionnaires of the Democratic candidates, including Salette Andrews, Judy Justice, LeShonda Wallace, and Rob Zapple, by clicking on their names.
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