Brunswick County, North Carolina

Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randy Thompson and Gary Woods. Candidate information follows official Brunswick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican Randy Thompson, the incumbent, won the March 3 primary over Clifton Cheek 66.51%-33.49% (12,879-6,486 votes), per Port City Daily's certified results report. Thompson faces Democrat Gary Woods, who was unopposed on the Democratic side, in the November 3 general election.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Randy Thompson, is on the ballot.

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Randy Thompson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Randy Thompson is a North Carolina native and resident of Sunset Beach who has served on the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners since 2016, including as chairman from 2021 to 2024 and vice chairman from 2016 to 2020, per the Brunswick County government website. He is chief executive officer of Thompson Disaster Recovery Associates, a consulting firm serving local, state and federal agencies, after more than 30 years in local government, and holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Shaw University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Gary Woods

Democratic

Biography

Gary Woods appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gary Woods.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 1 in 2026?

When is the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners District 1 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Brunswick County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Brunswick County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Randy Thompson, full profile Gary Woods, full profile Official North Carolina election office