Local Homebuilder Announces Run for County Commission in 2026

Jeff Throneburg, a homebuilder from the southern part of Alamance County, announced on December 4 that he was about to break ground on an electoral campaign for the county board of commissioners. A 58 year old Republican and a 26 year veteran of the residential construction trade, Throneburg said his years leading the local homebuilders association shaped his view of county government and motivated his decision to run. “During that time, I saw a huge disconnect between our elected officials and the public,” he said. “They turned a deaf ear to what people wanted, and that’s what has motivated me to run for commissioner.”

Throneburg served as president of the local homebuilders association until 2024. During his tenure he was involved in several controversial land use initiatives that highlighted divisions over growth and regulation in unincorporated areas. Those efforts included an attempt to introduce zoning to the community of Snow Camp, and a plan to increase residential lot sizes in areas outside the county’s cities and towns. Both efforts failed, and Throneburg has framed those experiences as symptomatic of what he describes as tone deaf leadership at the county level.

His announcement is significant for Alamance County because two seats on the board of commissioners will be decided in the 2026 elections. Voters in southern parts of the county may see Throneburg as a candidate who brings direct construction experience to debates over permitting, development patterns, and land use policy. His background suggests those issues are likely to feature prominently in his campaign messaging and in the countywide conversation as candidates prepare for the 2026 contests.

Local residents should expect debate over how the county balances growth with community priorities, particularly in unincorporated communities where zoning and lot size rules remain contested. Throneburg’s candidacy adds a familiar name and a clear professional perspective to the field, and could shift attention to how commissioners engage with builders, homeowners, and rural communities. The campaign is now underway, and the coming year will determine whether his industry experience translates into broader electoral support.