New Hanover County Appoints New Elections Director | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

New Hanover County’s elections director just got a fresh face — Eric Navagh, who’s stepping into the role after serving as interim deputy director since July 2025. Backed by the bipartisan county elections board and approved by the State Board of Elections, Navagh is focused on ensuring every vote is accurate, safe, and secure. His appointment follows the abrupt exit of former director DeNay Harris, who was let go after just two months amid staff disagreements — though no evidence was found to support her claims of email tampering. The deputy director position she left behind is now open…