Victoria P. Porter is running for reelection to the Cabarrus County Soil and Water Conservation District Board in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The nonpartisan race has two seats to fill.

Asked why she is seeking the office, Porter said in our candidate questionnaire: "I have served on soil and water for many years. I currently chair the Cabarrus County Soil and Water District board. I also previously served on the NC Soil and Water Commission as a governors appointee. As a local farmer I feel that my knowledge about stewardship of our natural resources is a vital part of soil and water and my ability to continue to serve."

Candidate information

Party affiliation: "Republican although this is a non partisan race," Porter said in our questionnaire.

Occupation and work history: "My husband and family and I own and operate a large farming operation in the Mt Pleasant area," Porter said in our questionnaire.

Education: "Associate Degree in Applied science," Porter said in our questionnaire.

Family: "I am married to Thomas E Porter Jr and we have 3 adult children who are married and have given us 10 grandchildren," Porter said in our questionnaire.

Family in politics or government: "No," Porter said in our questionnaire.

Porter is approximately 71 years old, according to The Election Hub. She filed for the race with an address in Concord, according to the Cabarrus County candidate filing list.

Jeff Goforth is also running in the race.

Experience and public service

Asked about previous and current offices, Porter said in our questionnaire: "Member of NC Soil and Water Commission … Chair of NC Soil and Water Commission … Member and chair of Cabarrus Soil and Water District Board … Chair of NC Farm Bureau agritourism committee … Former chair of Cabarrus County Ag Advisory … Secretary/Treasurer Porter Farms Inc."

Asked what accomplishments show she can handle the job, Porter said in our questionnaire: "The number of years that I have served in this position."

On the issues

Clarke Creek easement transfer: Asked why she supported transferring the Clarke Creek easement to the city of Concord and what protections remain, Porter said in our questionnaire: "This transfer will remain in an easement but will have the financial support of the city of Concord … Our goal was to have an outside classroom for students to be able to take their studies of conservation to the field. We were not able to make this happen within the budget of our district."

Priorities for the next term: Asked about her priorities, Porter said in our questionnaire: "Focus on more permanent conservation easement of open lands and farms in our county."

Best advice: Asked about the best advice she has received, Porter said in our questionnaire: "Listen before speaking."