What party is Ray Russell?

Ray Russell is running as a Democrat.

Who is Ray Russell running against?

Savva Kostis, for Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 2.

How much money has Ray Russell raised?

$28K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Ray Russell?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ray Russell's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Ray Russell

Democrat · Candidate for Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 2 · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.

2 candidates ran for Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 2 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Ray Russell that we can reliably source yet.

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Funding

$28K raised, $531 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Carl Ray 'Ray' Russell	$19K
Stacy Conn	$1,000
Marjory Holder	$1,000
Larry Turnbow	$1,000
Laurie Fleming	$500
Cathy Williamson	$500
Patricia Geiger	$250

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-15.

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Quick answers

What party is Ray Russell?: Ray Russell is running as a Democrat.
What does the Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat do?: Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.
Who is Ray Russell running against?: Savva Kostis, for Watauga County Board of Commissioners District 2.
How much money has Ray Russell raised?: $28K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Ray Russell?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ray Russell's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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