BJ Murphy (Lenoir County Board of Commissioners District 2, North Carolina, candidate 2026)
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BJ Murphy (Republican Party) ran for election to the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners to represent District 2 in North Carolina. Murphy was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
BJ Murphy provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 14, 2026:
Elections
Republican primary
Republican primary for Lenoir County Board of Commissioners District 2
Stephen LaRoque (R) and BJ Murphy (R) ran in the Republican primary for Lenoir County Board of Commissioners District 2 on March 3, 2026.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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BJ Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murphy's responses.
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- I am a local businessman, former mayor, and engaged citizen who believes good government starts with listening. I have spent years attending town and county meetings, asking questions, and trying to understand how decisions affect taxpayers in La Grange, Falling Creek, and Lenoir County. I am running to be a steady, informed voice who shows up, pays attention, and represents this district with common sense.
- I believe fiscal responsibility matters, especially for working families and small businesses. Over the past year, taxpayers experienced higher property values and, in some cases, higher taxes at the same time. That process felt disingenuous to many residents. Growth can be a good problem to have, but it has to be managed strategically. As a commissioner, I would focus on transparency, careful budgeting, and making sure taxpayers clearly understand how and why decisions are made.
- Public safety and community services are not abstract issues to me. Volunteer fire departments, first responders, and local infrastructure are essential to quality of life in our county. I believe elected officials should respect the people who serve and the taxpayers who fund these services. I do not claim to have all the answers, but I am committed to listening, learning, and making thoughtful decisions rather than rushing or posturing.
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See also
2026 Elections
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