Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth Board of Commissioners At-Large

2 candidates are tracked for Forsyth Board of Commissioners At-Large on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Besse and Terri Mrazek. Candidate information follows official Forsyth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Besse won the March 3 Democratic contest with 59.6 percent; Mrazek won the Republican contest with 65.9 percent, per the state results archive.

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, Dan Besse, is on the ballot.

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Dan Besse

Democratic Incumbent

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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Terri Mrazek

Republican

Top priorities

Low taxes and a strong economy, with public assistance reserved for those in need
School choice and parental involvement in education
Support for law enforcement and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mrazek is a businesswoman and community activist involved in local issues in Forsyth County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Forsyth Board of Commissioners At-Large in 2026?

When is the Forsyth Board of Commissioners At-Large 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 Forsyth 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Forsyth County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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18 tracked races in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Forsyth Commission District B North Carolina Senate District 31 North Carolina Senate District 32 See all 18 Forsyth County races

Candidate profiles

Dan Besse, full profile Terri Mrazek, full profile Official North Carolina election office