Adam Caldwell is from Benson, North Carolina. He lives with his wife, Sarah, and their three children in Benson. He attends Elevation Methodist Church.

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Adam Caldwell is from Benson, North Carolina. He has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina and a double major in political science and history at East Carolina University. He has a wife and three children. He attends Elevation Methodist Church.

Adam currently serves on the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board. He is a veteran of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

Adam Caldwell’s campaign for Johnston County Commissioner, District 3, is his first time running for public office.

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Plans to attract high-paying jobs for residents to increase the in-county workforce in Johnston and shift the tax burden from individuals to industries.

Plans to preserve farmland for agriculture by increasing funds for conservation easements, farmland protection measures, and increased awareness of the county's Voluntary Agricultural District Program.

Opposes "tax hikes" and plans to find ways to "eliminate wasteful spending" in the county budget.

- Plans to attract high-paying jobs for residents to increase the in-county workforce in Johnston and shift the tax burden from individuals to industries.
- Plans to preserve farmland for agriculture by increasing funds for conservation easements, farmland protection measures, and increased awareness of the county's Voluntary Agricultural District Program.
- Opposes "tax hikes" and plans to find ways to "eliminate wasteful spending" in the county budget.

Economy

Believes in parent choice when it comes to their children's education.

- Believes in parent choice when it comes to their children's education.

Public Services

Plans to create reliable, high-speed internet by using federal, state, and local money to incentivize coverage for county-wide access.

- Plans to create reliable, high-speed internet by using federal, state, and local money to incentivize coverage for county-wide access.

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Adam Caldwell on Issue public-safety: Prioritizes supporting first responders and addressing educational and broadband access issues.

- Believes in supporting first responders.

Public Safety

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Plans to address economic growth in Johnston County by

Supports infrastructure improvements, education, public safety, and expanding broadband access.

Commissioners Appoint Replacement For Chad Stewart – JoCo ...

Chad M. Stewart is originally from Four Oaks, North Carolina. He graduated from Campbell University and he currently lives in Four Oaks with his wife, Ursula, and their three children.

Chad currently works as a small business owner. He previously worked as a county commissioner and as general manager of the Johnston County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Chad is currently chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners.

Chad previously served two terms as a member of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners.

Supports balanced budgeting and managing county finances to maintain stable tax rates.

- Supports balanced budgeting and managing county finances to maintain stable tax rates.

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

Supports emergency services, including fire, emergency medical services, and law enforcement.

- Supports emergency services, including fire, emergency medical services, and law enforcement.

Supports planning for infrastructure needs as the county grows.

- Supports planning for infrastructure needs as the county grows.

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Chad previously served as a member of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners.

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

Mike is from Princeton, North Carolina. He attended Princeton High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University. He attends Princeton Church of God.

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Mike Rose Announces His Candidacy for Johnston County ...

Mike Rose is originally from Princeton, North Carolina and he has a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University. Mike lives in Johnston County with his wife, Lori, and their two children, and they attend Princeton Church of God.

Mike currently works as a small business owner. He previously worked as a public school teacher.

Mike Rose is currently a Johnston County Commissioner representing District 3. He was appointed in November 2024 to fill the unexpired term of District 3 Commissioner Richard D. Braswell. He is also mayor pro tem on the Princeton Town Council, where he has served since 2014.

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Mike is currently a Johnston County Commissioner representing District 3. He was appointed in November 2024 to fill the unexpired term of District 3 Commissioner Richard D. Braswell. He was also the former Princeton Mayor Pro Tempore. 

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Supports cutting taxes and wasteful spending.

Supports investing in people by strengthening schools, parks, and healthcare-related services for families, seniors, and small businesses.

- Supports cutting taxes and wasteful spending.
- Supports investing in people by strengthening schools, parks, and healthcare-related services for families, seniors, and small businesses.

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

Supports balancing economic growth with preserving community character.

- Supports balancing economic growth with preserving community character.

Supports the sheriff’s office and law enforcement in combating drugs, undocumented immigration, and violent crime.

- Supports the sheriff’s office and law enforcement in combating drugs, undocumented immigration, and violent crime.

Supports upgrading core infrastructure to keep pace with community growth.

- Supports upgrading core infrastructure to keep pace with community growth.

Supports investing in water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.

- Supports investing in water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.

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- 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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