Charles Holley (Republican Party) ran for election to the Anson County Board of Commissioners to represent District 2 in North Carolina. Holley was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Charles Holley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Holley's responses.
Charles Holley is a lifelong resident of Anson County, North Carolina, and a candidate for Anson County Commissioner. Born in Monroe, NC, Holley has built his career as a consulting utility forester and contractor for Duke Energy Progress. With more than seven years of experience in utility vegetation management, he has worked in ground patrol inspections, danger tree identification, aerial trimming operations, and safety oversight on capital construction projects. He has helped manage multimillion-dollar transmission vegetation management programs across multiple regions. Holley is active in his community and has served as a board member of the local historical society. He is married and the father of one son. His priorities include strengthening Anson County’s financial stability, improving transparency and communication in local government, supporting responsible economic development, and preserving the county’s rural character. Holley emphasizes long-term planning and disciplined leadership to position Anson County for sustainable growth while protecting the values that define the community.
Anson County must strengthen its financial foundation. Getting off the State’s Unit Assistance List is a top priority. That requires disciplined budgeting, long-term capital planning, and responsible oversight of taxpayer dollars. Financial stability protects essential services, improves our standing with the state, and positions us for sustainable growth. This will not happen overnight, but with transparency, measurable goals, and steady leadership, we can restore stability and build confidence in our county’s future.
Trust between citizens and county government matters. I believe commissioners must listen, respond, and communicate clearly with the public while operating within legal guidelines. Transparency is more than public records—it is accessibility and accountability. I have attended town council meetings across the county to better understand local concerns and strengthen coordination between municipalities and county leadership. Strong communication builds public confidence and creates a more effective government
Anson County’s future depends on thoughtful long-term planning. Responsible growth should strengthen our tax base and infrastructure without sacrificing our rural identity. We must align development with financial capacity and infrastructure readiness. Looking toward 2036, our goal should be stability, opportunity, and preservation of what makes Anson County unique. With disciplined leadership and community collaboration, we can pursue progress while protecting our agricultural heritage and way of life.
Charles Holley is deeply passionate about strengthening Anson County’s financial foundation and building a more transparent, accountable local government. He believes the county must move off the State’s Unit Assistance List through disciplined budgeting and long-term planning. Holley is committed to improving communication between county leadership and citizens, supporting responsible economic development, and preserving Anson County’s rural character while positioning the community for stable, sustainable growth.
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Note: Holley submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on February 12, 2026.
Charles Holley is a candidate for Anson County Commissioner - District 2 in North Carolina.
Mr. Holley was born in 1990, and has been a lifelong resident of Anson County. Holley is a graduate of Anson High School (2008) and he is a consulting utility forester and contractor for a major utility, with seven years of experience in utility vegetation management. His professional background includes ground patrol inspector, danger tree identification, aerial trimming operations for distribution and transmission systems, oversight on capital construction projects, and leadership as a contract forester across multiple regions.
Holley has helped manage multimillion-dollar transmission vegetation management projects and has experience working within regulatory and budgetary frameworks. He has stated that financial stability, infrastructure improvement, and government transparency are key priorities for Anson County.
Holley has been active in the community through volunteer service and local historical preservation efforts. He has served as a board member of the local historical society and has participated in various community initiatives. Charles is married and has a 3 year old son.
In his campaign for county commissioner, Holley has emphasized improving communication between county government and municipalities, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting long-term planning to promote sustainable economic development while preserving Anson County’s rural character.
Fiscal Responsibility and Financial Stability. Anson County must strengthen its financial foundation. Getting off the State’s Unit Assistance List is a top priority. That requires disciplined budgeting, long-term capital planning, and responsible oversight of taxpayer dollars. Financial stability protects essential services, improves our standing with the state, and positions us for sustainable growth. This will not happen overnight, but with transparency, measurable goals, and steady leadership, we can restore stability and build confidence in our county’s future.
Transparent Government and Community Communication
Trust between citizens and county government matters. I believe commissioners must listen, respond, and communicate clearly with the public while operating within legal guidelines. Transparency is more than public records—it is accessibility and accountability. I have attended town council meetings across the county to better understand local concerns and strengthen coordination between municipalities and county leadership. Strong communication builds public confidence and creates a more effective government.
Long-Term Planning and Preserving Rural Character
Anson County’s future depends on thoughtful long-term planning. Responsible growth should strengthen our tax base and infrastructure without sacrificing our rural identity. We must align development with financial capacity and infrastructure readiness. Looking toward 2036, our goal should be stability, opportunity, and preservation of what makes Anson County unique. With disciplined leadership and community collaboration, we can pursue progress while protecting our agricultural heritage and way of life.
Charles Holley is most passionate about fiscal responsibility, transparent government, and long-term infrastructure planning. He believes Anson County must strengthen its financial foundation and move off the State’s Unit Assistance List to position the county for sustainable growth. He is committed to improving communication between county leadership and citizens, supporting responsible economic development, and preserving Anson County’s rural character while building a stable future through disciplined planning and accountability.
As of this filing, no formal organizational endorsements have been announced.
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Note: Holley submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on February 11, 2026.
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