NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT
Jan. 6, 2026 — Two additional candidates have filed for office at the Nelson County Clerk’s office.
David Lee Call filed as a Republican for Magistrate District 3.
Stephen Hibbs filed as a Republican for Property Valuation Administrator (PVA).
EARLIER CANDIDATE FILINGS
The following candidates filed earlier for local offices. The filing deadline for the 2026 primary is 4p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
Nelson County Clerk – Jeanette Hall Sidebottom (D) **
Nelson County Judge-Executive – Tim Hutchins (R) **
Nelson County Judge-Executive – Benjamin “Ben” Corder, (D)
Nelson County Attorney – Arch C. “Chip” McKay (D) **
Nelson County Sheriff – Ramon “P-RO” Pineiroa (D) **
Nelson County Sheriff — William Jarren Culver (R)
Nelson County Jailer – Justin David Hall (R) **
Nelson County Coroner – Danielle Elizabeth Chladek (R) **
Nelson County Coroner — Kerry Monin (R)
Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) – Jason “Jay” Williams (R) **
Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) – Stephen Hibbs (R)
Magistrate District 1 – Ballard Keith Metcalfe (D) **
Magistrate District 2 – Adam Wheatley (R) **
Magistrate District 2 – Gary Coulter (R) former D2 magistrate
Magistrate District 3 — M.T. Harned (R) **
Magistrate District 3 — David Lee Call (R)
Magistrate District 3 — Cameron Richards (D)
Magistrate District 4 — Don Thrasher (R), a resident of Colonel Cox Road.
Magistrate District 4 — Brent Brey (R), a resident of Antler’s Trace
Magistrate District 5 — Robert Allen Chesser (R)
Nelson County Surveyor – no filings
Nelson County Constable – no filings
Note: ** indicates incumbent candidate.
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