School board member, newcomer unseat incumbent in Union County 2022 commissioners race
In a crowded field of 10 Republicans vying for three seats on Union County’s board of commissioners, an incumbent and a school board member were victorious.
Stony Rushing, who finished first in voting and has been a board member since 2014, won 21% of the vote. Newcomer Brian W. Helms was second, with 17% of the vote.
Melissa Merrell, who currently serves as the chairperson for the Union County Schools Board of Education, came in third, receiving 17% of the vote.
Dennis Rape, who was elected to the board in 2018 and currently serves as Chairman, received 13% of the vote.
To view the full election results from Union County, visit ncsbe.gov.
This story was originally published May 18, 2022 at 9:56 AM.
Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer