Who is running for Board of County Commissioners, District 3 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Board of County Commissioners, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Mecklenburg County Commission District 3.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.