Candidate
George Dunlap
Democrat · IncumbentMecklenburg County Commissioner, District 3
George Dunlap has represented District 3 on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners since 2008 and has served six terms as board chair2. He is a retired law enforcement officer of 27 years, a Marine veteran and a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member, and he serves as president of the National Association of Counties2. He won about 81 percent of the vote in the March 2026 primary and is unopposed in November31.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Said the county must prioritize its budget so police, fire and emergency workers receive competitive pay. (2026-02) source
No public position found on: Immigration, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Record
- District 3 commissioner since 2008, including six terms as board chair2.
- Named the 2026 Commissioner of the Year by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners5.
- Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Phil Carey with almost 81 percent of the vote3.
- Was a member of the board when it unanimously approved a November 2025 resolution supporting immigrant residents during a federal Border Patrol operation in Charlotte and asking federal agents to notify the county of arrests6.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (6)
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- Candidate_Listing_2026.csv, 2026 general election candidate list (Mecklenburg rows)North Carolina State Board of Elections
- George Dunlap (commissioner biography)Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners
- Mecklenburg County Commission incumbents win reelection, with one exceptionWFAE
- 2026 primary election: Mecklenburg County commissioner candidates answer questions about top issuesWBTV
- Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (home page, news item dated August 25, 2026)Mecklenburg County
- Mecklenburg County leaders pass resolution affirming protections, supporting immigrant communityWBTV