Gwendolyn Wilkins

Incumbent Nash County Commissioner, District 6 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Gwendolyn Wilkins is a candidate for Nash County Board of Commissioners District 6 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democratic Party.

Gwendolyn Wilkins is a resident of Nash County for over 25 years and the incumbent County Commissioner for District 6, a position she has held since 2021. She was initially appointed to fill a vacancy and subsequently won her first election to retain the seat. Wilkins is a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Justice Studies. Her professional background includes experience with companies like The Washington Post, IBM, Kennemetal Inc., and Collins Aerospace. She has a long history of public and community service, having served as the First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party and on various boards, including the Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership (STEP) and the My Sister's House board.