George Dunlap (North Carolina)

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George Dunlap

Democratic Party

Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Tenure

2008 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

17

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

South Mecklenburg High School

Associate

Central Piedmont Community College, 1979

Bachelor's

University of North Carolina, 1991

Graduate

University of North Carolina, 2003

Contact

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George Dunlap (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina, representing District 3. He assumed office on October 1, 2008. His current term ends on December 2, 2026.

Dunlap (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 3 in North Carolina. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

George Dunlap earned a high school diploma from South Mecklenburg High School. He earned an associate degree from Central Piedmont Community College in 1979, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina in 1991, and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina in 2003.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2024)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap (D)	100.0	72,191

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,191
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap defeated Felicia Thompkins in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap	67.5	8,299
	Submit photo	Felicia Thompkins	32.5	3,998

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,297
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dunlap in this election.

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2022)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap defeated Dianna Benson in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap (D)	83.7	34,781
	Submit photo	Dianna Benson (R)	16.3	6,761

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,542
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent George Dunlap advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Dianna Benson advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2020)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap defeated Friday Paul Okure in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap (D)	84.4	64,171
	Submit photo	Friday Paul Okure (R)	15.6	11,877

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,048
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap defeated Cade Lee in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap	75.3	18,360
	Submit photo	Cade Lee	24.7	6,024

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,384
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Friday Paul Okure advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3.

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2018)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap (D)	100.0	43,652

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,652 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3

Incumbent George Dunlap defeated Angela Ambroise and George Dortche in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 3 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Dunlap	68.9	6,945
		Angela Ambroise	27.0	2,719
	Submit photo	George Dortche	4.1	412

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 10,076
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

George Dunlap completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dunlap's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a US Marine veteran and retired Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer with 27 years of service. I served 13 years on the Board of Education, prior to being Elected to the county Commission. I have served 14 years as a Commissioner and I am running for RE-Election to an 8th term. I have served the last 4 years as the Chairman of the board and I am the first District Representative to ever serve as Chairman. I have a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University at Charlotte, a BS degree from Charlotte, an Associates degree in Police Science from Cpcc and a Associate degree ain Correctional Science from Cpcc. I have served as Chairman of the board or President of a number of organizations, to include the Centralina Council of Grover’s, Saint Paul Baptist church, an North State Law Officers Association. A member of the board of directors of Center City Partners, ASC, University City Partners, NC Association of County Commissioners, Vice Chair Large Urban County Caucus and the Justice and Public Safety committee and I serve as Chair of the NC Justice and Public Safety committee.

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?

• People should vote for me because I have demonstrated my commitment to this community by having served in the military, as a police officer and as a servant leader. I have a heart for service, it is my true passion.
• I deliver. Since being on the board, District 3 has seen additional parks and green spaces added to the district. New schools have been added. A regional recreation center, new swimming pool, a new community resource center is on the way, as well as a new library. These are but a few things that I have delivered to the district, along with the many other things I have championed throughout MECKLENBURG county.
• I am asking the residents of District 3 to elect me to another term so that can continue to do the work of ensuring that your voice is at the table fighting for Affordable housing, keeping our community safe, ensuring that our children receive a high quality education and continuing to bring jobs to our community. I am asking for your vote.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

While I am passionate about a number of issues, I am most passionate about homelessness. After tent city accrued, I helped to organize a comprehensive study of Homelessness, lead by Gene Woods of Atrium and Cathy Bassent from BOFA, who lead the Task Force. This lead to a nearly two year study and the adoption of Mecklenburg County Homelessness plan.

Affordable housing is another area that I am passionate about. When I became Chairman 4 years ago, Mecklenburg County did not do affordable housing. With a change on the board, the board began investing in affordable housing. The need is great and we have a deficit of affordable housing units in our community. The board currently invest in Naturally occurring affordable housing, as well as investing in other developments to increase the number of affordable units. This year, the county is investing more than 20 million dollars into affordable housing.

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2020

George Dunlap did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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