Harnett County, North Carolina

Harnett County Board of Commissioners District 1

See where McKoy and Durante stand on schools, growth and jobs. Names follow official Harnett County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Barbara McKoy, first elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022, faces Republican challenger Abraham (Abe) Durante on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the NCSBE certified candidate list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Barbara McKoy

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

economic development and job creation
improving public school quality as a driver of economic prosperity

Biography

Barbara McKoy is the sitting District 1 commissioner, first elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022. She is a retired business agent and political liaison for Workers United, per a Harnett County press release, and has served on the Harnett Central Hospital board and as a founding member of the Harnett United Police Athletic League and the Harnett County Food Pantry.

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Abraham (Abe) Durante

Republican

Biography

Abraham (Abe) Durante appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Harnett County Board of Commissioners District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Abraham (Abe) Durante.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harnett County Board of Commissioners District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Harnett County Board of Commissioners District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Barbara McKoy and Abraham (Abe) Durante. Candidate information follows official Harnett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, growth and jobs.

When is the Harnett County Board of Commissioners District 1 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Harnett County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Harnett County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Barbara McKoy, full profile Abraham (Abe) Durante, full profile Official North Carolina election office