Poston is a newcomer to politics but deeply involved in various community organizations. With experience in Communities in Schools, the YMCA, Outside Chance Mentorships, and his church, Keith says his experience offers voters a leader who has deep family values rooted in his faith, community insight, and a strong work ethic.

Hatley, Eaddy and White have steered Lincolnton to a number of accomplishments  including revitalizing downtown business, initiating grants to attract businesses, making loans to sustain downtown businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, initiating public/private partnerships to encourage downtown living and new restaurants, improving recreational opportunities, and opening a dog park – all with no property tax rate increase.  Lincolnton's tax rate hasn't increased in over 20 years.  Democratic Part chairman Tommy Huskey says voters can expect the same dedication to city planning and strong economic development in the future.

White became the first person of color ever elected to any political office in Lincoln County four years ago.  Poston is trying to break the 'color barrier' on the School Board.  No person of color has yet served on that board.  

Filing for offices in the primary won't resume until after the courts have ruled on two lawsuits that challenged redistricting maps for Congress, the NC House and NC Senate.  The primary election, which had been scheduled for March 8th, will now be held in May.