The Ballot Brief
Wake County, North Carolina

Wake Commission District 1

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One candidate is tracked for Wake Commission District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Don Mial. Candidate information follows official Wake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Incumbent Don Mial is the only certified candidate; unopposed candidates print on North Carolina's November 3 ballot.

Don Mial

Democratic · Incumbent

Don Mial has represented District 1 since 2022 and is the current board chair, per the county's official roster. He is a retired Army chief warrant officer with a 30-year career and a former director of the Wake Juvenile Detention Center, per his official county biography.

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Candidate roster from official Wake County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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