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Jelesa Hardin is originally from Caswell County. She earned degrees in cybersecurity, human resources, and psychology from the University of Phoenix. Jelesa is the mother of two children.

Jelesa currently works as the founder of Youth Lead Mentoring, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting at-risk youth.

Jelesa Hardin's campaign for Caswell County commissioner is her first time running for public office.

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Jelesa’s campaign for Caswell County Commissioner is her second run for public office. She previously ran for the same office but did not win.

As of January 2, 2026, Jelesa Hardin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in community service, outreach, and supporting families through direct assistance and local programs

- Believes in community service, outreach, and supporting families through direct assistance and local programs

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Supports youth intervention, mentorship, and community-based prevention as a way to strengthen families and protect at-risk youth

- Supports youth intervention, mentorship, and community-based prevention as a way to strengthen families and protect at-risk youth

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Jelesa Hardin’s campaign for Caswell County Commissioner is her second run for public office. She previously ran for the same office but did not win.

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