Warren County, NC elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Warren County: 24 seats on 7 elected bodies. 7 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Warren County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Angelena Kearney-Dunlap Unaffiliated source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Tare (T) Davis Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Victor Hunt Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Bertadean Williams Baker Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Al Cooper Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Superior Court | Rolanda D. Hedgepeth Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Register of Deeds | Yvonne D. Alston Democratic source | |
| Sheriff | John Branche Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
School Board
Warren County Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Education Member, District 1 | Victoria Lehman source | Next term: Stanley Jones, Jr. (elected, per the official body) |
| Board of Education Member, District 2 | Linda Byrd-Russ source | Next term: Ulysses S. Ross (elected, per the official body) |
| Board of Education Member, District 3 | Joyce Brothers Long source | |
| Board of Education Member, District 4 | Ebony Talley-Brame source | Next term: Ebony Talley-Brame (elected, per the official body) |
| Board of Education Member, District 5 | Jennifer D. Sims source |
Cities and towns
Special districts
Warren Soil and Water Conservation District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | Charles Lynch source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | Brenda Collier source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor | Brandon Pernell source |
How many local governments Warren County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 5 local governments in Warren 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 | 3 | 1 |
| School districts (school boards) | 0 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 1 | 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 (1 in Warren 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 Warren County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 4.7% · White 37.8% · Black 47.3% · Asian 0.1% · Other or more than one race 10.2% (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 Warren County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.9% | 284 | 6,911 | 7,195 |
| August 2026 | 4.5% | 321 | 6,865 | 7,186 |
| July 2026 | 4.8% | 334 | 6,622 | 6,956 |
| June 2026 | 4.7% | 344 | 6,978 | 7,322 |
| May 2026 | 4.5% | 325 | 6,938 | 7,263 |
| April 2026 | 4.3% | 312 | 6,905 | 7,217 |
| March 2026 | 4.4% | 316 | 6,933 | 7,249 |
| February 2026 | 4.8% | 342 | 6,807 | 7,149 |
| January 2026 | 5.3% | 376 | 6,744 | 7,120 |
| December 2025 | 4.2% | 300 | 6,885 | 7,185 |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 335 | 6,885 | 7,220 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.5% | 326 | 6,924 | 7,250 |
| August 2025 | 5.2% | 383 | 6,930 | 7,313 |
| July 2025 | 5.3% | 379 | 6,739 | 7,118 |
| June 2025 | 5.0% | 374 | 7,156 | 7,530 |
| May 2025 | 4.7% | 352 | 7,092 | 7,444 |
| April 2025 | 4.6% | 340 | 7,048 | 7,388 |
| March 2025 | 5.0% | 366 | 6,975 | 7,341 |
| February 2025 | 5.2% | 370 | 6,783 | 7,153 |
| January 2025 | 5.2% | 367 | 6,733 | 7,100 |
| December 2024 | 4.6% | 323 | 6,710 | 7,033 |
| November 2024 | 4.9% | 345 | 6,752 | 7,097 |
| October 2024 | 4.5% | 317 | 6,800 | 7,117 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.9% | 354 | 6,923 | 7,277 |
| 2024 | 4.7% | 340 | 6,919 | 7,259 |
| 2023 | 4.5% | 333 | 7,044 | 7,377 |
| 2022 | 5.4% | 401 | 7,033 | 7,434 |
| 2021 | 6.6% | 485 | 6,900 | 7,385 |
| 2020 | 8.3% | 612 | 6,725 | 7,337 |
| 2019 | 4.8% | 363 | 7,243 | 7,606 |
| 2018 | 5.2% | 389 | 7,158 | 7,547 |
| 2017 | 5.8% | 459 | 7,414 | 7,873 |
| 2016 | 6.2% | 510 | 7,763 | 8,273 |
Crime reported in Warren County
By police agency (3)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 54 | 204 | 17,421 |
| Norlina Police Department | 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1,055 |
| Warrenton Police Department | 2024 | 7 | 26 | 823 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (3), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Sheriff's Office | 28 | 22 | 17,421 |
| Warrenton Police Department | 4 | 1 | 838 |
| Norlina Police Department | 2 | 0 | 936 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 1.77 | 23 | 3 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1.63 | 34 | 3 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1.70 | 32 | 3 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1.68 | 32 | 3 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1.78 | 32 | 3 |
| 2020 | 40 | 2.04 | 35 | 3 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2.14 | 17 | 3 |
| 2018 | 43 | 2.18 | 31 | 3 |
| 2017 | 42 | 2.12 | 35 | 3 |
| 2016 | 46 | 2.30 | 32 | 3 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Warren County Clerk of Superior Court?
- Rolanda D. Hedgepeth (Democratic) is the Clerk of Superior Court of Warren County, North Carolina. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Warren County Register of Deeds?
- Yvonne D. Alston (Democratic) is the Register of Deeds of Warren County, North Carolina.
- Who is the Warren County Sheriff?
- John Branche (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Warren County, North Carolina. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Warren County commissioners?
- Angelena Kearney-Dunlap (District 1); Tare (T) Davis (District 2); Victor Hunt (District 3); Bertadean Williams Baker (District 4); Al Cooper (District 5).
- Who is on the Warren County School Board?
- Victoria Lehman (Board of Education Member, District 1); Linda Byrd-Russ (Board of Education Member, District 2); Joyce Brothers Long (Board of Education Member, District 3); Ebony Talley-Brame (Board of Education Member, District 4); Jennifer D. Sims (Board of Education Member, District 5).
- What is the population of Warren County?
- About 18,795 people, with a median age of 49.6; the median household income is $50,638 and 21.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Warren County?
- 3.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 284 people unemployed in a labor force of 7,195, against 4.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Warren County?
- 5 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal and 1 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Warren County?
- 1: Warrenton. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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