Melissa Merrell
Union County commissioner; Republican candidate, Union County Board of Commissioners (Nov. 3, 2026), Union County
Union County commissioner; Republican candidate, Union County Board of Commissioners (Nov. 3, 2026). Source: Union County Board of Elections, 2026 General Election Contests and Referenda List, and NCSBE Candidate_Listing_2026.csv (read 2026-10-27).
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Union County Jail Bond, Commissioners on Firethorne Ballot
Nell Thomas·
Union County is asking voters to approve up to $200 million for a new jail, and four of the five county commission seats are on the ballot. Early voting ends Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m.