Bert Connolly (Iredell County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Bert Connolly

Republican Party

Candidate, Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

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Profession

Law enforcement

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Bert Connolly (Republican Party) is running for election to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. Connolly is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Connolly completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bert Connolly provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 31, 2026:

• High school: North Iredell High School
• Profession: Law Enforcement
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Iredell County Board of Commissioners (3 seats)

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for Iredell County Board of Commissioners on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Scottie Brown
	Submit photo	Bert Connolly
	Submit photo	Brent Goddard
	Submit photo	Angela Wokatsch Matthews
	Submit photo	Lisa Meier
	Submit photo	Brad J. Stroud Sr.

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Bert Connolly completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Connolly's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Iredell County and have spent my career serving the people of this community. I currently serve as Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners and have more than 31 years of public service, including service with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office since 1999, where I currently serve as Chief Deputy. My background in public safety and local government has given me firsthand experience with the challenges facing Iredell County and the importance of making responsible, well-informed decisions that put residents first.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am running for re-election to continue serving the citizens of Iredell County and to help guide the county through a period of continued growth. I believe growth must be responsibly managed, with an emphasis on economic development through new business and business expansion, while opposing unchecked residential growth, including high-density development, that strains county services and impacts quality of life.
• As a commissioner, I have focused on protecting local decision-making, strengthening public safety, and ensuring county services are delivered efficiently while keeping taxes as low as possible. I have also opposed efforts that would weaken local control over zoning and land-use decisions.
• My goal is to continue putting the people of Iredell County first, maintaining strong county services, and ensuring public safety remains a top priority.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about public safety, responsible growth, and protecting local decision-making. My background in law enforcement has shaped my belief that strong public safety services are essential to a community’s quality of life and long-term stability.

I am also deeply focused on managing growth responsibly. I support economic development through new business and business expansion, while opposing unchecked residential growth, including high-density development, that places strain on county infrastructure, emergency services, and taxpayers.

Additionally, I am committed to fiscal responsibility and efficient delivery of county services. I believe counties have a responsibility to provide core services effectively, keep taxes

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