Lisa Mead

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Lisa Mead

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Florida State University, 2001

Graduate

Pfeiffer University, 2005

Personal

Profession

Non-profit fundraising consultant

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Lisa Mead (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wake County Board of Commissioners to represent District 3 in North Carolina. Mead lost in the Democratic primary on May 17, 2022.

Mead completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lisa Mead earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 2001 and a graduate degree from Pfeiffer University in 2005. Mead's career experience includes working as a non-profit fundraising consultant.

Elections

2022

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

General election

General election for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 3

Cheryl Stallings defeated Irina Comer in the general election for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Stallings (D)	61.5	273,430
		Irina Comer (R)	38.5	171,296

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 444,726
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 3

Cheryl Stallings defeated Cynthia Sinkez and Lisa Mead in the Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 3 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Stallings	37.0	31,237
	Submit photo	Cynthia Sinkez	31.6	26,666
		Lisa Mead	31.4	26,507

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 84,410
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Irina Comer advanced from the Republican primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 3.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lisa Mead completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mead'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 mission-driven and experienced leader, educator, and public servant with a substantial background in education, non-profit management, and public policy. Mother, parent, ally, and advocate.

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?

• We need to support policies and programs that expand housing options for all citizens.
• A strong public education system is the foundation of our community.
• I believe our community should be a prosperous community for everyone to live, work, and play

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Everyone deserves to thrive, and I am committed to ensuring that all residents have opportunities to live long, healthy, and productive lives- with access to all the resources to be successful. The Wake County I envision includes safe neighborhoods, where all residents feel served and protected in a way that bridges together the entire community. As your elected county commissioner, I will:

Advocate for our citizens by engaging with the North Carolina General Assembly to protect our schools, environment, economy, and independence.

Work to preserve local authority to handle our own affairs, including public schools, zoning, and taxation matters.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The one I remember is the Challenger explosion when I was in elementary school.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Winn Dixie Grocery Store- several years.

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