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Brunswick County Elections: Low Turnout, Incumbents Prevail

11/5/2025

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Summary

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Brunswick County, North Carolina, held municipal elections on November 4, 2025, with unofficial results released the same evening.
Voter turnout was 16.43%, with 14,481 of 87,974 eligible voters participating.
Incumbent Peter Quinn won the Bald Head Island mayoral race with 56.99% of the votes.
Chuck Bost secured over 67% of the votes to become mayor of Belville.
Election outcomes remain unofficial until the canvass on November 14, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 municipal elections in Brunswick County, North Carolina, recorded a voter turnout of just 16.43%, reflecting a national trend where local election participation often falls below 20%. This low engagement mirrors challenges faced in previous elections, such as the 2020 presidential election, where North Carolina's turnout was notably low despite significant political shifts, including Joe Biden's narrow victory in the state.

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Story summary

Brunswick County, North Carolina, held municipal elections on November 4, 2025, with unofficial results released the same evening.
Voter turnout was 16.43%, with 14,481 of 87,974 eligible voters participating.
Incumbent Peter Quinn won the Bald Head Island mayoral race with 56.99% of the votes.
Chuck Bost secured over 67% of the votes to become mayor of Belville.
Election outcomes remain unofficial until the canvass on November 14, 2025.

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