Gaston County, North Carolina

Gaston County Board of Commissioners Gastonia Township

2 candidates are tracked for Gaston County Board of Commissioners Gastonia Township on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jessica Maria Moreno and Tom Keigher. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tom Keigher (Republican) is the incumbent seeking re-election, per the county's official Board of Commissioners page. Jessica Maria Moreno (Democratic) is a challenger; Gastonia Township's other commission seat (held by Scott Shehan) is not up in 2026. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

Township officer. Townships are the local government for areas outside cities in about twenty states. The board or trustees adopt the township budget, maintain township roads and cemeteries, run fire protection and, in some states, assess property or administer relief. The clerk keeps the records and, in many townships, runs local elections.

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Jessica Maria Moreno

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding access to safe and stable housing
Supporting workforce and economic opportunity for working families
A more responsive and accessible county government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Moreno is a housing advocate who has worked to help residents understand their rights and access information, and has lived in Gaston County since 2017 after her family was displaced from a Mecklenburg County mobile home park during redevelopment, per the campaign site.

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Tom Keigher

Republican

Biography

Tom Keigher is the incumbent Gastonia Township Commissioner seeking re-election, per the county's official commissioners page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tom Keigher.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Gaston County Board of Commissioners Gastonia Township in 2026?

When is the Gaston County Board of Commissioners Gastonia Township 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.

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Jessica Maria Moreno, full profile Tom Keigher, full profile Official North Carolina election office