Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brunswick County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in governance
Election Day ballot counting and canvass
The board was scheduled to count and tabulate over 60,000 early voting ballots plus absentee ballots on Election Night, which determines how fast local election results become official. An unresolved one-vote discrepancy in Sunset Beach's totals was still being researched.
Absentee ballot review
Some early voting ballots couldn't be read by tabulators, so the board was scheduled to oversee a bipartisan duplication process that copies those votes onto readable ballots. This is how the county makes sure technical glitches don't silence anyone's vote.
Election Candidate Questionnaires
Get the rundown on 2026 Brunswick County commissioner candidates before you vote. It's a fast way to figure out who actually shares your goals for local government.
Election Campaign
Brunswick County's sheriff race is heating up with local candidate Brian Chism throwing his hat in the ring. A new leader at the top could mean big changes for how local law enforcement is run.
Municipal Elections
Brunswick County just flipped its local government with some major election upsets, bringing in fresh faces to shake up city hall. If you live here, expect some new directions and different priorities from your local leaders soon.
Official Misconduct
A Brunswick County elected official was arrested for threatening a state senator, creating a major political distraction for local leaders. This scandal is shaking up county politics right when steady leadership is needed most.