Three candidates are running for the at-large seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners.

The seat that is up for election will be decided between three newcomers after incumbent Bernadette Pelissier announced she would not be seeking reelection.

The at-large seat is chosen by voters from all of Orange County. The race will be decided in the March primary because all of the candidates are registered Democrats.

WCHL has compiled introductions from each candidate:

Andy Cagle:

 

Matt Hughes:

 

Mark Marcoplos:

 

Listen back to the District 1 and District 2 candidate intros.

The Primary Election will be held on March 15. Early voting will run from March 3 – 12.

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