NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 — Candidates continue to file for office at the office of Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Hall Sidebottom.
The following candidates have filed as candidates for the races listed below:
Nelson County Clerk – Jeanette Hall Sidebottom (D)
Nelson County Judge-Executive – Tim Hutchins (R)
Nelson County Attorney – Arch C. “Chip” McKay (D)
Nelson County Sheriff – Ramon “P-RO” Pineiroa (D)
— William Jarren Culver (R)
Nelson County Jailer – Justin David Hall (R)
Nelson County Coroner – Danielle Elizabeth Chladek (R)
Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) – Jason “Jay” Williams (R)
Nelson County Fiscal Court
Magistrate District 1 – Ballard Keith Metcalfe (D)
Magistrate District 2 – Adam Wheatley (R)
Magistrate District 5: – Robert Allen Chesser (R)
Nelson County Surveyor – no filings
Nelson County Constable – no filings
The filing deadline for the 2026 primary is 4p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
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