Duplin County, NC elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Duplin County: 22 seats on 7 elected bodies. 8 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Duplin County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Elwood Garner Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Dexter Edwards Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Justin C. Edwards Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Jesse Dowe Democratic source | |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Wayne E. Branch Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Superior Court | Katie Quinn Harrell Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Register of Deeds | Anita Marie Savage Democratic source | |
| Sheriff | Stratton F. Stokes Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
School Board
Duplin County Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Education Member, District 1 | Brent Davis Republican source | |
| Board of Education Member, District 2 | Pam Edwards Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Board of Education Member, District 3 | David Jones Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Board of Education Member, District 4 | Reginald Kenan Democratic source | |
| Board of Education Member, District 5 | Claudius Morrisey Democratic source |
Cities and towns
Special districts
Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | Ann Herring source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | Franklin O. Williams source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | William (Billy) Kilpatrick source |
How many local governments Duplin County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 14 local governments in Duplin County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 10 | 1 |
| School districts (school boards) | 0 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 3 | 1 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments (2 in Duplin County), though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Duplin County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 23.3% · White 50.2% · Black 22.1% · Asian 0.6% · Other or more than one race 3.8% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Duplin County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 2.8% | 645 | 22,522 | 23,167 |
| August 2026 | 3.3% | 751 | 22,033 | 22,784 |
| July 2026 | 3.6% | 770 | 20,626 | 21,396 |
| June 2026 | 3.2% | 715 | 21,708 | 22,423 |
| May 2026 | 3.0% | 700 | 22,271 | 22,971 |
| April 2026 | 3.0% | 691 | 22,461 | 23,152 |
| March 2026 | 2.9% | 683 | 22,871 | 23,554 |
| February 2026 | 3.2% | 729 | 22,399 | 23,128 |
| January 2026 | 3.4% | 774 | 22,066 | 22,840 |
| December 2025 | 2.9% | 671 | 22,454 | 23,125 |
| November 2025 | 3.4% | 781 | 22,124 | 22,905 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.3% | 738 | 21,959 | 22,697 |
| August 2025 | 3.7% | 844 | 22,028 | 22,872 |
| July 2025 | 3.7% | 822 | 21,411 | 22,233 |
| June 2025 | 3.5% | 804 | 22,451 | 23,255 |
| May 2025 | 3.2% | 754 | 22,831 | 23,585 |
| April 2025 | 2.9% | 693 | 23,141 | 23,834 |
| March 2025 | 3.3% | 793 | 23,140 | 23,933 |
| February 2025 | 3.3% | 779 | 22,647 | 23,426 |
| January 2025 | 3.3% | 765 | 22,499 | 23,264 |
| December 2024 | 3.0% | 691 | 22,204 | 22,895 |
| November 2024 | 3.3% | 759 | 21,969 | 22,728 |
| October 2024 | 3.0% | 676 | 22,085 | 22,761 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.3% | 768 | 22,426 | 23,194 |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 744 | 22,068 | 22,812 |
| 2023 | 3.3% | 748 | 21,847 | 22,595 |
| 2022 | 3.7% | 802 | 21,160 | 21,962 |
| 2021 | 4.6% | 978 | 20,267 | 21,245 |
| 2020 | 5.9% | 1,250 | 20,016 | 21,266 |
| 2019 | 4.0% | 893 | 21,319 | 22,212 |
| 2018 | 4.5% | 987 | 20,879 | 21,866 |
| 2017 | 5.1% | 1,127 | 21,142 | 22,269 |
| 2016 | 5.6% | 1,307 | 22,019 | 23,326 |
Crime reported in Duplin County
By police agency (8)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duplin County Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 67 | 609 | 39,773 |
| Mount Olive Police Department | 2025 | 7 | 69 | 4,523 |
| Wallace Police Department | 2025 | 12 | 107 | 3,561 |
| Warsaw Police Department | 2025 | 12 | 69 | 2,822 |
| Rose Hill Police Department | 2018 | 0 | 13 | 1,636 |
| Beulaville Police Department | 2025 | 6 | 60 | 1,171 |
| Magnolia Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 25 | 876 |
| Kenansville Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 26 | 775 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (8), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplin County Sheriff's Office | 59 | 21 | 40,367 |
| Wallace Police Department | 15 | 2 | 3,561 |
| Mount Olive Police Department | 15 | 1 | 4,523 |
| Warsaw Police Department | 8 | 1 | 2,822 |
| Rose Hill Police Department | 5 | 0 | 1,417 |
| Beulaville Police Department | 4 | 0 | 1,171 |
| Kenansville Police Department | 4 | 0 | 775 |
| Magnolia Police Department | 2 | 0 | 876 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | 2.02 | 25 | 8 |
| 2024 | 110 | 2.02 | 27 | 8 |
| 2023 | 117 | 2.19 | 24 | 8 |
| 2021 | 120 | 1.92 | 32 | 8 |
| 2020 | 130 | 2.05 | 29 | 8 |
| 2019 | 122 | 1.92 | 36 | 8 |
| 2018 | 124 | 1.95 | 36 | 8 |
| 2017 | 128 | 2.00 | 44 | 8 |
| 2016 | 136 | 2.13 | 43 | 8 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Duplin County Clerk of Superior Court?
- Katie Quinn Harrell (Democratic) is the Clerk of Superior Court of Duplin County, North Carolina. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Duplin County Register of Deeds?
- Anita Marie Savage (Democratic) is the Register of Deeds of Duplin County, North Carolina.
- Who is the Duplin County Sheriff?
- Stratton F. Stokes (Republican) is the Sheriff of Duplin County, North Carolina. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Duplin County commissioners?
- Elwood Garner (District 1); Dexter Edwards (District 2); Justin C. Edwards (District 3); Jesse Dowe (District 4); Wayne E. Branch (District 5).
- Who is on the Duplin County School Board?
- Brent Davis (Board of Education Member, District 1); Pam Edwards (Board of Education Member, District 2); David Jones (Board of Education Member, District 3); Reginald Kenan (Board of Education Member, District 4); Claudius Morrisey (Board of Education Member, District 5).
- What is the population of Duplin County?
- About 49,335 people, with a median age of 40.7; the median household income is $55,148 and 20.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Duplin County?
- 2.8% in September 2026 (preliminary): 645 people unemployed in a labor force of 23,167, against 3.3% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Duplin County?
- 14 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 10 municipal and 3 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Duplin County?
- 1: Kenansville. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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