Meet the 2026 Candidates
Every Democrat on the ballot in Granville County — from local commission to U.S. Senate. Local races are listed first.
A trailblazer in local government, Tonya N. Sneed made history as the first Black woman elected to the Stovall Town Commission. She now brings that experience and her commitment to inclusive, accountable government to her campaign for Granville County's District 2 Commissioner seat.
A Granville County resident since 1991 and professor of public health at NC Central University, Dr. LaHoma Smith Romocki holds a Ph.D. from UNC Chapel Hill and brings decades of experience in community health and global public service.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and career law enforcement professional, Sheriff Fountain made history in 2022 as the first Black sheriff elected in Granville County. With a background in gang prevention and public safety strategy, he is dedicated to keeping every corner of Granville County safe.
A North Carolina native, public school teacher, and attorney, Haseeb Fatmi was appointed to the NC State Senate to represent District 18 following Terence Everitt's resignation. As a Wake Forest Town Commissioner, he earned a reputation for fiscal responsibility and holding large corporate interests accountable. In the State Senate, Haseeb will fight for local businesses, protect residents from unchecked development, and bring responsive, principled representation to both Granville and Wake counties.
A first-term member of the NC House of Representatives representing Granville and Vance Counties, Bryan Cohn has served on behalf of District 32 since 2025. Bryan is a local business owner, loving father and husband, and a deeply involved member of the community. Bryan is committed to fighting for the water rights of the citizens of Granville and Vance Counties, and he is a staunch advocate for improving the education system across his district and greater North Carolina.
Judicial races rarely make headlines, but they shape the courts that decide redistricting, voting rights, and civil liberties for all North Carolinians. Here are the Democratic candidates running for the NC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
A Yale Law graduate and nationally recognized civil rights attorney, Justice Earls has spent more than 30 years fighting for voting rights, equal education, and equal justice under law.
A UNC Law graduate with decades of experience in civil litigation. Appointed to the NC Court of Appeals by Governor Roy Cooper in 2017, he made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to statewide office in the South.
A Campbell Law graduate and former appellate clerk, Judge Hampson has served on the NC Court of Appeals since 2019. He is known for his careful, principled approach to the law.
A UNC Law graduate and the most experienced District Court judge in Wake County, she has served nearly two decades on the bench handling felony, civil, and juvenile matters.
Former NC Governor (2017–2025) and Attorney General (2001–2017), Roy Cooper has spent nearly three decades fighting for North Carolina families. He led the successful bipartisan expansion of Medicaid, extending healthcare to hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians.
A retired U.S. Air Force captain, college instructor, and former NC State Senator. As Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, he has championed rural communities, family farms, and economic opportunity across eastern North Carolina.
A North Carolina lawyer and healthcare policy expert with more than 20 years of experience. A Davidson College and UNC Law graduate, Paul is committed to supporting farmers, strengthening public schools, and putting working families first. He currently manages his family's tree farm.
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