Gary Weaver appointed to vacant Pitt County commissioners seat

Gary Weaver previously worked as a state trooper. 

Gary is currently a Pitt County commissioner representing District 6. He was appointed to the position in August 2025. Before his appointment, he served on the Pitt County Board of Elections.

Gary is currently a Pitt County Commissioner representing District 6. He was appointed to the position in 2025. He previously ran for Sheriff in 2018 and 2022 but lost. 

Said, "I look forward to working with the county to try to get more growth as far as businesses, good-paying jobs here."

Plans to work with the county to attempt to get more "good-paying" business growth. 

- Plans to work with the county to attempt to get more "good-paying" business growth. 
- Supports lower taxes.

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

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Housing & Urban Development

Values public safety, responsible government spending, policies that strengthen families, businesses, and communities.

- Values public safety, responsible government spending, policies that strengthen families, businesses, and communities.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Ralph Whitehurst previously ran for the Board of Commissioners in District B during the 2024 primary, but did not win.

Supports the responsible use of taxpayer dollars by prioritizing the utilization of county-owned property before purchasing new land.

Supports smart, responsible residential growth that moves in tandem with the encouragement of small businesses.

- Supports the responsible use of taxpayer dollars by prioritizing the utilization of county-owned property before purchasing new land.
- Supports smart, responsible residential growth that moves in tandem with the encouragement of small businesses.

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

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Richard C. Zeck has a wife and lives in Simpson, North Carolina. He got a Bachelor's degree from Davenport University and a Master's degree from Aquinas College.

Richard is the executive director of the Pitt County Republican Party.

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Richard where he built a career in business and taught at Cornerstone University.

Richard previously ran for Pitt County commissioner in 2022 but did not win.

Believes in "responsible development" that attracts jobs, supports small businesses, grows our tax base, and protects property rights.

- Believes in "responsible development" that attracts jobs, supports small businesses, grows our tax base, and protects property rights.

As of January 2, 2026, Richard C. Zeck’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in strengthening recruitment and retention efforts and building skilled labor pipelines to "fill shortages."

- Believes in strengthening recruitment and retention efforts and building skilled labor pipelines to "fill shortages."

Supports "fair investment in infrastructure, broadband, and essential services—without unnecessary government expansion."

Wants expand water, sewer, and prioritize projects based on need, ensuring "funds are used efficiently."

- Supports "fair investment in infrastructure, broadband, and essential services—without unnecessary government expansion."
- Wants expand water, sewer, and prioritize projects based on need, ensuring "funds are used efficiently."

Richard C. Zeck

- 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.

Pitt County Commissioner, District 6, Republican Primary

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