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Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham says he will not seek a third term
Summary
At a regular meeting of the Bedford County Board of Commissioners, Mayor Chad Graham announced he will not run for a third term and said his administration will prepare for a smooth transition; he noted the Republican primary is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham announced at the Board of Commissioners meeting that he will not seek a third term and said his administration will prepare for a transition after the Republican primary set for May 5, 2026.
"I will not be seeking a third term as your county mayor," Graham said, adding that his office will prepare for a "smooth and successful transition with the voters choice to follow my administration." He told commissioners a press release would follow his announcement.
The announcement came near the end of the regular meeting and was followed by Graham moving to adjourn. The meeting chair closed the session without a recorded roll-call vote on the motion to adjourn.
Why it matters: The mayor's decision sets the political landscape for Bedford County ahead of next year's primary, and signals an open contest for the county's top elected executive post. Graham did not cite additional policy reasons for stepping down during his remarks.
