Natasha Smith

Natasha Smith

Democratic Party

Candidate, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Salem Academy

Bachelor's

Columbia University, 1996

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Profession

Political operative

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Natasha Smith (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to represent District A in North Carolina. Smith is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth 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.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A (2 seats)

Contessa Smith (R) is running in the general election for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Contessa Smith (R)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A (2 seats)

Incumbent Tonya McDaniel (D), incumbent Malishai Woodbury (D), Kimberly Hinton-Robinson (D), and Natasha Smith (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Tonya McDaniel
		Malishai Woodbury
	Submit photo	Kimberly Hinton-Robinson
		Natasha Smith

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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Contessa Smith (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A without appearing on the ballot.

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m running for office because Forsyth County families deserve a leader who listens, acts, and delivers real results. I believe in investing in our people, protecting vulnerable residents, and building a county where opportunity, safety, and dignity aren’t zip-code dependent. Leadership should work for everyone—not just the well-connected.

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?

• Education & Families First Early learning through high school, student support, staffing
• Safe, Healthy Communities Mental health access, smart public safety, prevention
• Fiscal Responsibility with Results Protect essential services, plan growth wisely, respect taxpayers

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about people having dignity, which means safe affordable housing, an equitable education, and a thriving community.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Red, Wine & Blue

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