Jackson and Adcock are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Wake County election filings.
From the State Board of Elections certified candidate list.
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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From the campaign site
Jackson serves as Chief Strategy Officer at the North Carolina Partnership for Children, also known as Smart Start, per the campaign site. Jackson has worked as Early Childhood Systems Director at the same organization and as Director of Learning Programs at the Shedd Aquarium, per the campaign site.
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From other published sources
John B. Adcock is a real estate and land use attorney in Fuquay-Varina, per Indy Week. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Wake Commission District 2 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Wake Commission District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Safiyah Jackson and John B. Adcock. Candidate information follows official Wake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Wake Commission District 2 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.
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Candidate roster from official Wake County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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