Kristel Swayze for Cabarrus County Commissioner

07/08/2026

When Mike says "smile", you smile!

We are so blessed to have the ever-talented Mike and Dylan Anderson call Cabarrus County home! They always share their time and talents to showcase all of our special moments and occasions.

Michael A Anderson Photography, you all are a true Cabarrus County TREASURE!

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

07/05/2026

It was a wonderful day commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary at the Town of Harrisburg, NC July 4th Parade.

We truly live in the best county, state and country in the world. Our founders, and so many following them, fought for our freedom. I am grateful every single day that we can celebrate today and everyday. I decided to run to continue their fight for our people! We need a voice and I believe I can be that voice for all Cabarrus County residents. It’s always about the greater good and all of us united. ❤️🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

07/04/2026

I had a wonderful time at the Town of Harrisburg, NC 250th Celebration this evening with James Bailey for Cabarrus County Commissioner, Kevin Crutchfield For NC, Michael Whatley for Senate and his team. Thank you Mayor Jennifer Teague for being a gracious host to all of us. Kudos to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Staff and the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office for providing a safe and fantastic event.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the July 4th Parade tomorrow morning. I am ready with the SPF 15 lip balm. Make sure to bring your sunscreen, hats and water so you stay cool and hydrated. It’s going to be a hot one, but as always I know Harrisburg will put on an incredible celebration. 🌞 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸❤️🌞

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

06/28/2026

James Bailey for Cabarrus County Commissioner and I had a wonderful time at the Parade and 250th Celebration in Mt. Pleasant today. It was so nice getting to chat with folks from Mt. Pleasant and across the county. We truly do live in the best county in the world filled with the most amazing people. 🇺🇸

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

06/26/2026

There is nothing more special than celebrating with friends and family the wonderful work being done in our community to serve others. Tonight, we celebrated the many volunteers and sponsors of 1CAN.

1Can serves those in our community who might otherwise go without a meal. They support our senior adults in partnership with Meals on Wheels, our school systems with snack bags, families who are struggling and our homeless population. No one should ever go to sleep hungry.

Thank you Sheryl Kluge for all that you do to bring us together for the greater good. You are amazing! It is an honor and a privilege to serve as one of your Blessing Box Keepers, and to call you a friend. ❤️

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Daddy’s out there today and everyday.

I was blessed to have the most incredible Daddy who supported me, taught me how to work hard, to be the rock for others and who made sure to correct me when I was wrong. I hope I am still making him proud with how I live my life on this journey that I am on and the two amazing kids I have raised, who he loved immensely.

I miss him daily, but I know he’s with me every single second. I hope he’s in Heaven fishing with his brothers, eating his favorite chicken and laughing at his own jokes. Love you to the moon and back Daddy! Happy Father’s Day! ❤️

~Kristel Dalton Swayze

06/21/2026

Today I was blessed to be invited and attend the Midland Community Juneteenth Celebration at Ebenezer AME Zion Church. The friends, food and fellowship were amazing. I look forward to attending next year. A huge thank you to Midland Town Councilman Isaac Davis and Justin Lewter for hosting a wonderful event.

One of my favorite parts was getting to meet Cameron and Pierre Russell with Russell Brothers Farms LLC. Their store location is off of 601 where you can visit Wednesday to Saturday. They also have planned a Harvest Festival for October 17th. I look forward to celebrating with them at the festival and buying more of their tasty meats and veggies in the years to come.

Our farming families put their time and energy into making sure agriculture stays alive and thriving in Cabarrus County. Be sure to support all of our local farmers throughout Cabarrus County, so their families can continue to grow for generations to come.

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

06/03/2026

This is why I'm running. I've lived in Cabarrus County my entire life. I love it here. And I refuse to let this dysfunction be the thing that defines us when we have so much more going for us than that.

We deserve better. And we're going to get there.

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

1CAN is one of my favorite local nonprofits. It is one of my biggest blessings to be able to help serve the residents of Cabarrus County who are most in need. Every Wednesday and Friday, we stock the Harrisburg UMC Blessing Box. 🍲📦

Today, I spent over 8 hours making gift baskets for our upcoming Gala and stocking our food pantry. A huge thank you to Lowes Foods in Harrisburg, as we were able to add another 105lbs of food to our food pantry. Our village protects and supports our most vulnerable. 👧👩🏻👨

If all else fails, I am now the bow making queen. My Mama will be so proud that I did gain some of her amazing talents. May we each use our time, talents and treasures to help others in our time on this earth. 🎀 🌍 🩵

I hope you can each join us as we raise money for our food insecure population at our Gala on June 25, 2026.

https://your1can.org/plantingseedsofchange

~ Kristel Dalton Swayze