Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford Commission District 1

One candidate is tracked for Guilford Commission District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carlvena Foster. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Carlvena Foster is the only certified candidate; unopposed candidates print on North Carolina's November 3 ballot.

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, Carlvena Foster, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Carlvena Foster

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Emphasizing collaboration, transparency and community engagement
Supporting youth services and educational improvement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Foster is Executive Director of the Carl Chavis Memorial Branch YMCA in High Point, a role held for 25 years, per the campaign site. Foster has served on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners since 2014, currently as Vice Chairwoman, and previously served on the Guilford County Board of Education, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Guilford Commission District 1 in 2026?

When is the Guilford Commission 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 Guilford County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Carlvena Foster, full profile Official North Carolina election office