Madeleine Byl is running for an unexpired seat on the Union County Board of Commissioners as a Democrat, according to the Union County Board of Elections.
Byl faces Republican Errol Wedra in the race. Two seats are open, and voters may choose up to two candidates, according to BallotReady. Byl is certified for the ballot.
The winner will serve the remainder of a term already in progress rather than a full four-year cycle. Available election records do not specify how many years remain or why the seat became vacant.
Candidate information
- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: Union County Board of Commissioners (unexpired term)
- Election date: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, University of Cincinnati, 2017
Experience
Byl has worked as an identity administrator at TriHealth since 2014, according to BallotReady. She previously served as a financial counselor at The Christ Hospital Health Network from 2018 to 2019 and as an assistant manager at GameStop from 2012 to 2015.
On the issues
Byl has not responded to The Waxhaws Dispatch candidate questionnaire. No official campaign website or verified Ballotpedia biography could be located at the time of publication.
Editor's note: This profile is part of The Waxhaws Dispatch's coverage of the 2026 Union County elections. The same format and standards apply to every candidate. Byl has not returned our questionnaire. If her campaign provides responses, this profile will be updated.
