Dexter is from Lexington, North Carolina.

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Dexter Short is married and lives in Lexington, North Carolina.

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Dexter is a detective at Davidson County Sheriff's Office

Dexter M. Short's campaign for Davidson County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Dexter's campaign for Davidson County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Wants to offer more salary and benefit's to local county employees.

- Wants to offer more salary and benefit's to local county employees.
- Supports lowering taxes.

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Dexter M. Short did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Believes in "stronger development regulations" to reduce the "heavy strain on schools, agriculture, and quality of life—especially in rural areas."

- Believes in "stronger development regulations" to reduce the "heavy strain on schools, agriculture, and quality of life—especially in rural areas."

Housing & Urban Development

Believes law enforcement officers should have universal key-card access to school buildings.

Wants to increase jail capacity so offenders would be released "with little or no bond" less often.

- Believes law enforcement officers should have universal key-card access to school buildings.
- Wants to increase jail capacity so offenders would be released "with little or no bond" less often.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Dexter M. Short

As of January 2, 2026, Dexter M. Short’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dexter M. Short’s campaign for the Davidson County Board of Commissioners is his first entry into politics.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.