Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profile stories on local candidates in the 2025 municipal elections, which will be published in the coming weeks leading up to Election Day.

ROWLAND — The mayor’s office and two seats on the Board of Commissioners are up for grabs in Rowland this fall. Mayor Robert McDougald is running for reelection, as is Commissioner Jackie Alford Davis, while James Kelly looks to also join the town board.

Early voting begins on Thursday and runs through Nov. 1 before Election Day on Nov. 4.

Below is a brief profile of all three candidates.

Robert McDougald

Robert McDougald is running for his third term as the mayor of Rowland. During his time as mayor, McDougald has worked on a range of projects aimed at improving the town, including securing severa

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