GATES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GATESVILLE DISTRICT
November 3, 2026 · Gates County, North Carolina · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 81 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 10,376 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,178,653 ÷ 10,376) ÷ ln(1,178,653 ÷ 3,423) = 81.02, comparing counties in NC (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
High representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
County Commissioner is responsible for:
- Passing county rules and the county budget
- Setting property tax rates that fund county services
- Overseeing county departments such as roads, parks, and public health
- Deciding land use in areas outside city limits
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Emily Truman
Unaffiliated · declared
Emily Truman is a Unaffiliated candidate for GATES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GATESVILLE DISTRICT in the November 2026 general election.
Election sources
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