Shaunte McFarland (Mayor of Sharpsburg, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

Shaunte McFarland

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Sharpsburg

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army Reserve

Years of service

2002 - 2008

Personal

Birthplace

Cleveland, Ohio

Religion

Christian

Profession

Educator

Contact

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Shaunte McFarland ran for election for Mayor of Sharpsburg in North Carolina. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

McFarland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Shaunte McFarland provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 4, 2025:

• Birth date: November 11, 1984
• Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio
• High school: Watson Chapel High School
• Bachelor's: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 2007
• Military service: United States Army Reserve, 2002-2008
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Educator
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Leadership rooted in service. Vision driven by the people.
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Mayor of Sharpsburg

Shaunte McFarland and David Pride ran in the general election for Mayor of Sharpsburg on November 4, 2025.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Veteran. Community Activist. Servant Leader. Shaunte McFarland is a proud U.S. veteran, a passionate community activist, and a dedicated servant leader with a lifelong commitment to empowering people and building stronger communities. Now, she’s stepping forward to serve as the next Mayor of Sharpsburg bringing integrity, action, and heart to local government.

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?

• Sharpsburg has the potential to thrive, but we must invest in our own growth. As mayor, I will establish the town’s first-ever Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses, attract new investments, and create lasting economic opportunities. It’s time to bring jobs, resources, and revenue home where they belong.
• Our town can’t grow if we leave our young professionals behind. That’s why I’m committed to launching Sharpsburg’s first Young Professionals Network, a space for citizens ages 25–45 to connect, lead, and contribute to our future. We’re not just engaging youth, we’re preparing them to lead and serve.
• Public service is a promise and it’s time we hold every elected official to it. As mayor, I will set the tone for honest, accountable leadership. I will work to ensure every official not only hears the people, but actively serves them. No more closed doors, no more broken promises. Just leadership that delivers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Development, Youth Engagement

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

No

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about trust. It’s about listening to the people, showing up when it matters most, and taking bold action to solve real problems.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My journey began in the military, where I served my country with honor and discipline. That same sense of duty led me to years of grassroots organizing, advocacy, and hands-on community work; fighting for equity, access, and opportunity for all Sharpsburg residents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Advocating for policies that serve working families.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

With a heart for justice and a vision for progress, I am running for mayor to bring transparent leadership, accountable government, and inclusive solutions to the town I proudly calls home.

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

Listening to the people, showing up when it matters most, and taking bold action to solve real problems.

If the mayor in your city is not a member of the city council and oversees the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor and city council?

NA

What do you love most about your city?

The small town community.

What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Technology Advancement.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?

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What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the federal government?

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What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor's office and law enforcement?

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What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It is the foundation for leaders with integrity.

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