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Bill Sexton is a Wilkes County Commissioner, first elected in 2022.

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As of January 2, 2026, Bill Sexton did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to continue improving the county airport by extending the runway, building more hangars and extending sewer lines.

Wants to continue "positive work at our county airport by extending the runway, building more hangars, and extending sewer lines."

- Wants to continue "positive work at our county airport by extending the runway, building more hangars, and extending sewer lines."

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Bill Sexton

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

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Brandon Absher is from East Wilkes, North Carolina. He and his wife, Fonda Stone Absher, have a son and a daughter.

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Brandon Absher is from East Wilkes, North Carolina. He has a wife and two children.

Brandon is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, where he served as a deputy, detective, and captain. He also previously worked as a youth counselor technician with the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice. He is currently a part-time instructor at Wilkes Community College, where he has taught courses for law enforcement training since 2004.

Brandon is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, serving as a deputy, detective, and captain. He also previously worked as a youth counselor technician with the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice. He is currently a part-time instructor at Wilkes Community College, where he teaches law enforcement training courses.

Brandon's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

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Aims to have the lowest tax rate possible while providing quality services and retaining quality county employees.

Aims to have the lowest tax rate possible while providing "quality services and retaining quality county employees."

- Aims to have the lowest tax rate possible while providing "quality services and retaining quality county employees."

As of January 2, 2026, Brandon Absher did not have a website or any information online.

Brandon Absher

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

G. Keith Elmore is from Wilkes County, North Carolina. He lives in the Roaring River community.

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G. Keith Elmore is from Wilkes County, North Carolina. He has a wife and daughter. 

G. Keith is retired. He previously worked as an IT professional for Lowe's Companies Inc., Lovette Co., ConAgra Foods, and Pilgrim's Pride Foods. He also managed Foothills Auto Spa Car Wash in Wilkesboro. 

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Keith is retired. He previously worked as an IT professional and as a manager at Foothills Auto Spa Car Wash. 

G. Keith Elmore's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

Keith previously served as a county commissioner for Wilkes County. He served five terms from 2020-2024. 

Believes county government should be fiscally responsible, transparent, and accountable, focusing on effective service delivery and honest communication about tax dollar usage.

- Believes county government should be fiscally responsible, transparent, and accountable, focusing on effective service delivery and honest communication about tax dollar usage.
- Supports lower property taxes.

Expanded, remodeled, and constructed educational buildings during his time in office. Also expanded a detention center, law enforcement center, agricultural center, and the Department of Social Services.

- Expanded, remodeled, and constructed educational buildings during his time in office. Also expanded a detention center, law enforcement center, agricultural center, and the Department of Social Services.

As of January 2, 2026, G. Keith Elmore did not have a website or any information online.

G. Keith Elmore

As of January 2, 2026, G. Keith Elmore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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H.S. Greene is from Deep Gap. He attended West Wilkes High School. H.S. lives in Deep Gap.

H.S. is the owner of Hidden Happiness Bee Farm and H.S. Greene Construction and Cabinet.

H. S. Greene's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

H. S. Greene's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, H. S. Greene did not have a website or any information online.

Said "If you are here illegally and breaking the laws, beating the system and pulling our county or our country down I do not support this."

- Said "If you are here illegally and breaking the laws, beating the system and pulling our county or our country down I do not support this."

H. S. Greene

As of January 2, 2026, H. S. Greene’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mark Mull is from the Edgewood community.

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Mark has worked in new home sales and design for David Cline Signature Homes.

Supports "fair taxes," new jobs, and "affordable housing."

- Supports "fair taxes," new jobs, and "affordable housing."

As of January 2, 2026, Mark Mull did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark Mull

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

Michael Grant is from Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He is a woodworker.

Michael's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

Michael's campaign for Wilkes County Commission is his first time running for public office.

Concerned about higher taxes from property revaluation, job losses due to artificial intelligence, and reduced electricity availability from large data centers.

Concerned about higher property taxes, job losses due to artificial intelligence, and reduced electricity availability from large data centers.

- Concerned about higher property taxes, job losses due to artificial intelligence, and reduced electricity availability from large data centers.

As of January 2, 2026, Michael Grant did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Grant

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

Queen, 58, lives on Fox Run Drive in the Oakwood neighborhood.

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Randy Queen is originally from Cricket. He attended Wilkes Community College. Randy lives with his wife, Dawn, and four kids in Wilkesboro.

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Randy is the founder and chief executive officer for CPS Pro Services, a construction contractor. He previously owned Queen Services and Queen's Quality Construction. He also worked as a troubleshooter for PMI Product Management and vice president of Samaritan Kitchen..

Randy Queen's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

Randy previously ran for Wilkes County commissioner in 2022 and 2024, but did not win both times.

Wants to conduct a new property revaluation to "relieve the tax burden."

Plans to conduct a new property revaluation to "relieve the tax burden" of "hardworking Wilkes taxpayers."

- Plans to conduct a new property revaluation to "relieve the tax burden" of "hardworking Wilkes taxpayers."

As of January 2, 2026, Randy Queen did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to work directly with Sheriff's Department to look into vape shops and patrol the streets for reckless drivers.

- Plans to work directly with Sheriff's Department to look into vape shops and patrol the streets for reckless drivers.

Plans to improve the infrastructure of various departments, including Health, Social Services, Sheriff's Department, and EMS.

- Plans to improve the infrastructure of various departments, including Health, Social Services, Sheriff's Department, and EMS.

Randy Queen

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

Believes "[property] taxes should fund services not
punish ownership."

- Believes "[property] taxes should fund services not
punish ownership."

As of January 2, 2026, Walter Vaughn did not have a website or any information online.

Walter Vaughn

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

W. Vaughn

- 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.

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