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Nash County, North Carolina

Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: DeLeon Parker and Erica Mitchell. Candidate information follows official Nash County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The sitting District 5 commissioner, John Wayne Outlaw, is not on the November 2026 ballot; DeLeon Parker (Rep) faces Erica Mitchell (Dem), per the NCSBE certified candidate list.

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.

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DeLeon Parker

Republican

Biography

DeLeon Parker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Erica Mitchell

Democratic

Biography

Erica Mitchell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: DeLeon Parker and Erica Mitchell. Candidate information follows official Nash County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Nash County Board of Commissioners, District 5 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 Nash 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 Nash County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
DeLeon Parker, full profileErica Mitchell, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office