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Daniel Lancaster has a wife and three children. 

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Daniel previously worked as a police sergeant. 

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Daniel's campaign for County Commissioner is his first run for public office. 

As of January 2, 2026, Daniel R. Lancaster did not have a website or any information online.

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Daniel R. Lancaster

Daniel R. Lancaster's campaign for County Commissioner is his first run for public office. 

As of January 2, 2026, Daniel R. Lancaster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lancaster currently works as a basic law enforcement training instructor at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. He previously worked as a patrol sergeant for the Salisbury Police Department, where he served for 11 years. Additionally, he is a writer and contributor for the community platform "Your Rowan" and owns a landscaping business.

Lancaster currently serves as an interim commissioner for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed to the board in March 2025 to fill a vacancy. Daniel's 2026 campaign for a full term on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

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- 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.