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

Energy & the Environment

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Plans to address economic growth in Johnston County, emphasizing its status as the fastest-growing county in the state.

Plans to address economic growth in Johnston County by

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

- 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.