Morris McAdoo
Morris McAdoo (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 1 in North Carolina. McAdoo is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
McAdoo also ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 106. McAdoo will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
McAdoo earned his B.A. in business administration from North Carolina Central University, Durham, and his J.D. from the Widener University School of Law in 2005. His professional experience includes working as a benefits administrator for four accounting firms, as a prosecutor in Forsyth County and practices with a nonprofit civil rights firm, serving persons with disabilities.[1]
Elections
2026
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg 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.
General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1
Aaron Marin (R) is running in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1
Jessica Finkel (D), Morris McAdoo (D), and Adam Pasiak (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Aaron Marin (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
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North Carolina House of Representatives
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 106
Incumbent Carla Cunningham (D), Vermanno Bowman (D), and Rodney Sadler (D) are running in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 106 on March 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Morris McAdoo (D)
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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2014
Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Joyce Waddell defeated Nasif Majeed, Matt Newton, Ty Turner and Morris McAdoo in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Joyce Waddell |
41.9% | 3,244 |
| Nasif Majeed | 27.9% | 2,163 |
| Matt Newton | 13.4% | 1,036 |
| Morris McAdoo | 10.5% | 817 |
| Ty Turner | 6.3% | 488 |
| Total Votes | 7,748 | |
2012
McAdoo ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 64. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2012. McAdoo was defeated by Dennis Riddell in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dennis Riddell |
59% | 18,296 | |
| Democratic | Morris McAdoo | 41% | 12,721 | |
| Total Votes | 31,017 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
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North Carolina House of Representatives
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2014
McAdoo's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
Education
- Excerpt: "A major part in the quality of our children’s education is the need for dedicated teachers. It is difficult to see any dedication with legislation enacted that eliminates teacher’s tenure, terminates supplement for advanced degrees and continues a pay rate that is ranked 46th in the country. A stronger education system in North Carolina demands greater support for our dedicated teachers."
- Excerpt: "It is clear that in order for North Carolina to continue to be competitive, we must be serious in addressing our present needs in education to prepare our current and future workers for tomorrow. Our legislature should be determined to see that our greatest investments and resources should go to our future, our children."
Jobs and the economy
- Excerpt: "The General Assembly must understand that compassion for North Carolina families are detrimental in a shrinking labor market. Only when we effectively use our resources to effectively address job growth while recognizing the immediate needs of our citizens until our job market improves, will we see a brighter day for North Carolina families."
Open government
- Excerpt: "The fundamentals of true democracy requires the continued participation of the people. Despicable practices that we have seen in past, such as late night sessions and votes taken without proper public notice to allow North Carolinians the opportunity to exercise their First Amendment rights, are a threat to the principles of democracy that make our Country a leader for freedoms of all. With your support we will ensure your rights and freedoms guaranteed under the United States Constitution."
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Campaign website, "About," accessed March 25, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Campaign website, "Priorities," accessed March 25, 2014
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