Robert Mitchener

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Robert Mitchener

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Broughton High School

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Law enforcement

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Robert Mitchener (Democratic Party) ran for election for an at-large seat of the Wake County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. Mitchener lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

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

Biography

Robert Mitchener earned a high school diploma from Broughton High School. His career experience includes working in law enforcement.

Elections

2026

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

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

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

Christine Kushner (D), Mona Singh (D), 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
		Christine Kushner (D)
		Mona Singh (D)
		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 ran in the Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christine Kushner	29.6	68,562
✔		Mona Singh	21.9	50,604
		Jonathan Lambert-Melton	18.0	41,695
		Kimberly McGhee	11.0	25,379
	Submit photo	Steve Rao	10.8	25,108
		Robert Mitchener	5.0	11,529
		Marguerite Creel	3.7	8,635

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 231,512
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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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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Robert Mitchner brings over 30 years of dedicated law enforcement experience to our community. Throughout his career, he has led with integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to public safety—working tirelessly to build trust between officers and the neighborhoods they serve

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?

• Affordable housing supports working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and our unsheltered neighbors. Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.
• Access to mental health resources saves lives and strengthens families. We must expand local services so no one faces a crisis alone.
• Public safety starts with strong community partnerships and well-supported first responders. By investing in prevention, accountability, and trust, we can build safer neighborhoods for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordable Housing and Mental Health Resources

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Mayor of Apex

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