Marguerite Creel

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Marguerite Creel

Democratic Party

Candidate, Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Middlebury College

Ph.D

University of Southern California

Graduate

University of New Orleans

Personal

Birthplace

New Orleans, LA

Religion

Christian

Profession

Educator

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Marguerite Creel (Democratic Party) is running for election for an at-large seat of the Wake County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Marguerite Creel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College, a master's degree from the University of New Orleans, and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Southern California. Creel's career experience includes working as an educator at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has been affiliated with the Wake Forest Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Assistance League, the Junior League, and the New Orleans Young Leadership Council.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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General election for Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large (2 seats)

Gary Hartong (R) and Kyle Stogoski (R) are running in the general election for Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Gary Hartong (R)
		Kyle Stogoski (R)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large (2 seats)

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Marguerite Creel
		Christine Kushner
		Jonathan Lambert-Melton
		Kimberly McGhee
	Submit photo	Robert Mitchener
	Submit photo	Steve Rao
		Mona Singh

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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Gary Hartong (R) and Kyle Stogoski (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large without appearing on the ballot.

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2022

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40

Incumbent Joe John defeated Marilyn Avila and Michael Nelson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe John (D)	54.8	24,630
		Marilyn Avila (R)	42.8	19,224
		Michael Nelson (L)	2.5	1,111

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40

Incumbent Joe John defeated Marguerite Creel in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe John	74.1	5,520
		Marguerite Creel	25.9	1,929

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,449
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Marilyn Avila advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Michael Nelson advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40.

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a professional who understands how to achieve results. My legislative proposals are life-changing and pragmatic: investment in our energy sector, financial protection for our elderly, and a reimagined education for our students. As a former restaurateur, professor and court administrator, as well as a proud business owner, I know how to meet targets. My experience with state and local government is extensive. I will forge partnerships to preserve North Carolina’s natural beauty and strengthen our freedoms.

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?

• Energy - Ensure first-rate, reliable electrical service in North Carolina
• Elderly - Respect and care for the elderly , in need since COVID
• Education - Expand world class education to all North Carolina high school and college students

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I love North Carolina. I greatly care for the people in my community. I am running to ensure first-rate, reliable electrical service in North Carolina. Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. The electrical grid is fragile. We have to modernize our system to protect against foreign attacks and natural disasters. I am proposing a property tax waiver for all North Carolinians, 65 years or older, on their primary legal residence. Because of trauma endured during 2-years of COVID, escalating inflation, a devalued U.S. currency, fixed incomes, and increasing home assessed valuations, I will diligently pursue a property tax waiver for hard-working seniors. Schools, working with parents, need the resources and flexibility to offer a more challenging, interesting and relevant curriculum: in-person, summertime, low teacher-pupil ratios for struggling students; more electives – Robotics, Shop, Horticulture, Cooking, Computers, Theater, Painting, Orchestra, Baseball, Finance, Language; trade school and science/technology/engineering/healthcare pathways to professional licensure; the prioritization of North Carolina citizens for undergraduate/graduate admissions; and, global partnerships for study abroad for all North Carolina university students.

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