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Clerk candidates debate staffing and experience after recent turnover in Rockingham County
Rockingham County Republican Party · February 6, 2026
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Summary
Incumbent Abner Bullens and challenger Kelly Stanfield Carter clashed over staff turnover, training and institutional knowledge. Carter cited large staff departures and pledged staff training; Bullens cited administrative experience and financial oversight.
The two candidates for Rockingham County Clerk of Superior Court used the forum to frame competing claims about experience and office management.
Challenger Kelly Stanfield Carter, an assistant clerk, said the office has seen significant turnover: she cited 28 departures since December 1, 2022, and…
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