Dawn Short (Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Dawn Short

Republican Party

Candidate, Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Burns High School

Personal

Profession

Clerk

Contact

Campaign website

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Dawn Short (Republican Party) ran for election for Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court in North Carolina. Short was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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

Biography

Dawn Short provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 29, 2026:

• High school: Burns High School
• Profession: Clerk
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court

Stacey Leonard Crouse (R), Phil McNeill (R), Frank Runyon (R), and Dawn Short (R) ran in the Republican primary for Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Stacey Leonard Crouse
	Submit photo	Phil McNeill
	Submit photo	Frank Runyon
		Dawn Short

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been married 25 years and we have 3 wonderful children together and 2 grandchildren who keeps our hearts full. I am very active in our church where I sing in the choir, help lead the congregation in music and I founded our essential closet. The essential closet provides everyday items that food stamps will not cover. I m very active in our secret sister group, where we support each other and pray for each other and our community. Professionally I’ve worked in a Clerk of Courts office for almost 25 years. During that time I mainly worked in the civil department, where I’ve learned every area and court within the division. I’ve also gained knowledge in criminal, special proceedings confidential, cashiering, bookkeeping and special proceeding departments . I’ve always taken pride in learning as much as I can about the Clerks office.

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?

• Knowledge- A well run office depends on a staff that understands their responsibilities fully. Every employee should be confident in their role and also cross trained in other divisions or courts. Cross-training creates a stronger, more flexible team and ensures that when someone is out, the office continues to function smoothly without interruptions. I will encourage staff and myself to attend trainings, attend conferences and expand their skills so they can perform at the highest level.
• Customer service- is essential in every office. Every person who walks through the doors - the public, judges, attorneys and all judicial partners- deserves to be treated with kindness, respect and fairness. No matter who you are or who you know, you should receive the same level of professionalism and courtesy. Our office should feel welcoming, supportive and committed to helping every individual who needs our services.
• Dedication- along with my experience, my work ethic and my heart for this office- is why I believe I am the best candidate for Lincoln County Clerk of Court. I’m not running to be flashy or perfect. I’m running because I care deeply about this county and office, I understand this office inside and out and I will work every day to serve the people of Lincoln County with integrity, compassion and respect.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The Clerk of Courts office is where all the records are stored for every single case filed. I believe maintaining accurate records in a timely manner is essential. If something is entered incorrectly it could damage a person’s life. I will work diligently and directly with all my staff to ensure all records are correct. I will work beside my staff to help make this office the best out of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Angela Kidd elected Clerk of Court in Caldwell county

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