Two of seven District Court judgeships in Buncombe County are open after Chief Judge J. Calvin Hill and Judge Andrea Dray chose not to seek reelection.

Two Democrats are running for clerk of Superior Court, following Clerk Steve Cogburn’s unexpected retirement in January 2023, announced shortly after his 2022 reelection. 

In addition to our coverage of contested local races in Buncombe County, Mountain Xpress hopes to clear up some frequently asked questions about the process of voting in 2024’s primary election. Below, you’ll find short explainers on when, where and with what information ballots can be cast. Buncombe County’s 2024 primary voting timeline Here are some important […]