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Iredell County, North Carolina

Iredell County Board of Commissioners

5 candidates are tracked for Iredell County Board of Commissioners on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bert Connolly, Scottie Brown, Brent Goddard, Terence Clark and Amanda Brown Kotis. Candidate information follows official Iredell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Three at-large seats are up in 2026 (top two finishers get four-year terms, third-place finisher gets a two-year term). Six Republicans ran in the March 3, 2026 primary; incumbents Scottie Brown and Bert Connolly and newcomer Brent Goddard won the three Republican nominations, per Iredell Free News and Candidate_Listing_2026.csv. They face Democrats Terence Clark and Amanda Brown Kotis, who were unopposed for their party's nomination, in the November 3, 2026 general election for the three seats.

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. Two-year term. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Bert Connolly, Scottie Brown.

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Bert Connolly

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Bert Connolly serves as Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, per the board's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Scottie Brown

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Scottie Brown serves on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, per the board's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Brent Goddard

Republican

Biography

Brent Goddard has more than 40 years of strategic planning experience and holds two master's degrees, per Iredell Free News. He has cited gaps in experience and knowledge on the current Board of Commissioners as his motivation for running. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brent Goddard.

Terence Clark

Democratic

Biography

Terence Clark is a candidate for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

Amanda Brown Kotis

Democratic

Biography

Amanda Brown Kotis is a candidate for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iredell County Board of Commissioners in 2026?

5 candidates are tracked for Iredell County Board of Commissioners on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bert Connolly, Scottie Brown, Brent Goddard, Terence Clark and Amanda Brown Kotis. Candidate information follows official Iredell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iredell County Board of Commissioners 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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Candidate roster from official Iredell County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Bert Connolly, full profileScottie Brown, full profileBrent Goddard, full profileTerence Clark, full profileAmanda Brown Kotis, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office