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Dan Besse

Democratic · North Carolina · 2026 · Incumbent

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Forsyth Board of Commissioners At-LargeNorth Carolina · 2026Forsyth County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Building stronger neighborhoods and encouraging quality development
  • Strengthening transit systems and pedestrian and greenway infrastructure
  • Supporting public schools and public health at the county level

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Besse is an attorney and nonprofit professional focused on public health and environmental matters, and previously worked as a legal aid attorney for about 10 years, per the campaign site. Besse served five terms on the Winston-Salem City Council from 2001 to 2020 and has been appointed by governors to the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission and the N.C. Environmental Management Commission, per the campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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