Endorsements
Greensboro City Councilmember Cecile Crawford:
"I'm happy to endorse Toby for County Commission At-Large. I first heard Toby speak at a Public School Strong event, where she connected the issue of food justice to the broader systemic failures that create inequity in the first place. She doesn't just talk about access - she talks about structures, accountability, and building systems that actually work for families."
"The Guilford for All membership endorses Toby Hedgepeth for Guilford County Commission At-Large.
- Prioritizes ensuring all families can access basic needs and services.
- Advocates for fully funded public schools with well-paid educators and support staff.
- Committed to building a network of support for food/housing insecurity, mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs.
- Supports tenants rights, establishing a minimum housing commission for the entire county.
- Committed to co-governance with community."
The Guilford County Association of Educators:
"Longtime advocate and Public School Strong leader Toby Hedgepeth is a mother of public school students, a community ally who has stood with GCAE for years, and a leader in our community. Ms. Hedgepeth has been working for several months with the Carolina Federation People’s Bench program and has committed to monthly People’s Bench gatherings, meeting quarterly if elected, and making key decisions together with working people’s organizations. Our fellow union member and Commission ally, Mary Beth Murphy, has endorsed Toby for this seat." (2026 Endorsements Page)
Guilford County Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy:
"I am thrilled to support Toby Hedgepeth for Guilford County Commissioner At-Large. As a Guilford County native, and a Dudley High School graduate with two sons in public school, Toby has been a passionate advocate for safe, equitable, and fully funded schools, advocating at the local, state and national level. Growing up in Guilford County, Toby knows intimately the needs of people and families in our community. She shows up with compassion and grace and a deep commitment to building a community where everyone has a chance to thrive. We need Toby’s voice and her vision on the county commission."