Five Democrats running for Cumberland County commissioner District 1 seats

Terri S. Thomas is originally from Fayetteville and has lived in Cumberland County her entire life. She earned her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in gerontology from Oklahoma State University. 

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Terri currently works as the executive director of the Vision Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that supports adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. She previously worked as a voiceover artist and elderly advocate and as a senior buyer and SAP group lead in corporate roles with Wyeth Biotech and Pfizer.

Terri previously served as a member of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.

Terri Thomas’s campaign for Cumberland County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

Supports economic opportunity, infrastructure investment, and policies that attract better-paying jobs while supporting small businesses and working families

- Supports economic opportunity, infrastructure investment, and policies that attract better-paying jobs while supporting small businesses and working families

Economy

Supports county partnerships and community organizations to address homelessness, mental health services, and emergency response

- Supports county partnerships and community organizations to address homelessness, mental health services, and emergency response

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports juvenile crime prevention, mental health services, and strengthening emergency response

- Supports juvenile crime prevention, mental health services, and strengthening emergency response

Public Safety

Supports infrastructure investment as part of economic development and community well-being

- Supports infrastructure investment as part of economic development and community well-being

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports clean water, reliable sewer infrastructure, public health, and environmental protection

- Supports clean water, reliable sewer infrastructure, public health, and environmental protection

Energy & the Environment

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Terri S. Thomas

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Terri currently works as the Executive Director of the Vision Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that supports adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. She previously worked as a voiceover artist and elderly advocate and as a senior buyer and SAP group lead in corporate roles with Wyeth Biotech and Pfizer.

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Garry Murray has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Fayetteville State University and a master's degree in theology/theological studies from Beacon University.

Garry is a senior pastor at Perpetual Praise Fellowship and a senior buyer for Eaton Electrical.

As of January 2, 2026, Garry (Moe) Murray did not have a website or any information online.

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Garry (Moe) Murray

Garry Murray is a Senior Pastor at Perpetual Praise Fellowship. He has a Master's degree in Theology/Theological Studies from Beacon University.

As of January 2, 2026, Garry (Moe) Murray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Garry (Moe) Murray earned a bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University and a master's degree from Beacon University. He lives in Fayetteville and attends Perpetual Praise Fellowship, where he is a senior pastor.

Garry is a senior buyer and a Certified Public Manager (CPM) for Eaton Electrical, where he helps secure raw materials for customers.

Garry (Moe) Murray's campaign for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

Glenn Adams has a bachelor s degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. He is married to his wife, Gale, and they have five children together.

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Glenn Adams has a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. He has a wife and five children. 

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Glenn is an attorney. He has previously worked as a director of recruitment and placements and as a clerk. 

Glenn is currently a Cumberland County commissioner representing District 1. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He currently serves as chair of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.

Glenn currently serves as a Cumberland County Commissioner for District 1. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term. 

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

Glenn Adams

- Supports addressing homelessness and opioid addiction.

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

Supports addressing homelessness and opioid addiction.

Larry is originally from Miami, Florida. He earned his bachelor's degree in theology and philosophy from Shaw University. He lives with his wife, Deborah in Fayetteville.

Larry is a general manager. He works at the City of Fayetteville, where he managed a $1.5 million project building a facility from the ground up. He previously served two terms on the Fayetteville City Council.

Larry is the senior pastor and founder of Heal the Land Outreach Ministries. Larry served in the U.S. military for 20 years.

Larry O. Wright, Sr. is a former Fayetteville City Council member. He was first elected in 2013 and served two terms.

Larry previously served as a Fayetteville City Council member. He served two terms from 2013 to 2022.

For Candidate Larry O. Wright, Sr. on Issue economy: Supports economic development projects that create jobs with living wages, emphasizes workforce training to compete in technology, and aims to make the city an attractive destination for families and professionals.

Supports economic development through projects that create living wage jobs, workforce training, and making the city attractive for families and professionals.

- Supports economic development through projects that create living wage jobs, workforce training, and making the city attractive for families and professionals.

As of January 2, 2026, Larry O. Wright, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Larry O. Wright, Sr. on Issue public-safety:  
Supports allocating an adequate portion of the budget to police and firefighters to reduce crime and ensure community safety.

Supports allocating an adequate portion of the budget to police and firefighters.

For Candidate Larry O. Wright, Sr. on Issue public-safety:  
Aims to reduce violent crime in the city.

Aims to reduce violent crime in the city.

- Supports allocating an adequate portion of the budget to police and firefighters.
- Aims to reduce violent crime in the city.

Supports improving stormwater infrastructure and assisting families affected by Hurricane Matthew.

- Supports improving stormwater infrastructure and assisting families affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Larry O. Wright, Sr.

Sheila Cuffee is from Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Sheila Cuffee is from Cumberland County, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Regent University and a master's degree from Shaw University. 

Sheila is a consultant, non-profit executive, and minister. 

Sheila's campaign for County Commissioner is her first run for public office.


Supports policies that attract new businesses, support local enterprises, and foster sustainable job creation.

Supports small and minority-owned businesses.

Supports expanding workforce development and training initiatives.

Supports increasing entrepreneurship pathways.

- Supports policies that attract new businesses, support local enterprises, and foster sustainable job creation.
- Supports small and minority-owned businesses.
- Supports expanding workforce development and training initiatives.
- Supports increasing entrepreneurship pathways.

Supports expanding accessible, high-quality mental health support.

Supports strengthening partnerships with local providers, increasing community outreach and education, and amplifying resources to meet diverse community needs.

- Supports expanding accessible, high-quality mental health support.
- Supports strengthening partnerships with local providers, increasing community outreach and education, and amplifying resources to meet diverse community needs.

Supports collaborating with organizations that support unhoused residents.

Advocates for programs that help families maintain housing stability.

- Supports affordable housing development.
- Supports collaborating with organizations that support unhoused residents.
- Advocates for programs that help families maintain housing stability.

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

Sheila Cuffee

Sheila is from Cumberland County, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Regent University and a master's degree from Shaw University. 

Sheila Cuffee's campaign for County Commissioner is her first run for public office.


- 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.