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Amy Churchill
Amy Churchill (I), personally registered as a Republican. Endorsements: Buncombe County Association of Educators; Asheville Citizen-Times; Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club. Why I’m running: It has been a privilege to serve on the Board of Education as both an advocate for our schools and an agent for change. I have worked to improve the learning […]
Laura Bowen
Laura Bowen, personally registered as a Republican. Endorsements: Buncombe County Republican Women’s Club; my six adult children; Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club. Why I’m running: My mom, who was a teacher, died the weekend of July 1 and when I was substitute teaching I used to call her and tell her about the students I […]
Mark Siler
Mark Siler, personally registered as a Democrat. According to the Buncombe County Board of Elections, Siler is not actively running.
Mark Crawford
Mark Crawford, personally registered as a Republican. Endorsements: I consider every one of the tens of thousands of voters who have voted for me in past races to be endorsements. Because this is a nonpartisan races, few organizations of any nature are offering endorsements in this race. I have been endorsed in various other, past […]
Robert (Bob) Chilmonik
Robert (Bob) Chilmonik, personally registered as a Republican Endorsements: Retired Major General James Dozier, deputy chief of staff at NATO’s Southern European Land Forces Headquarters in Italy, Recipient of the Silver Star for Heroism and a Purple Heart; former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp, who was chairman of the Board of Space Florida and chairman […]
Margaret (Peggy) Buchanan
Margaret (Peggy) Buchanan, personally registered as a Democrat. Endorsements: Buncombe County Association of Educators; Asheville Citizen-Times; Chip Craig, currently on school board from Owen District; Buncombe County Democratic Party. Why I’m running: I am running for school board because we have great teachers and school administration who are doing phenomenal things with dwindling resources. Recognizing […]
North Buncombe District, Buncombe County Board of Education
Ann Franklin, the current chairwoman of the Buncombe County Board of Education, is running unopposed. She did not respond to Xpress’ invitation to participate in this voter guide. The Buncombe County Board of Education is a seven member body that meets monthly to support and provide oversight to Buncombe County Schools. There are six districts […]
Ann Franklin
Ann B. Franklin (I), (running unopposed), personally registered as a Democrat. Endorsements: Buncombe County Democratic Party Why I’m running: Franklin did not respond to Xpress’ request for information.
At-large, Buncombe County Board of Education
Click the candidates’ picture to see their endorsements and why they are running. The Buncombe County Board of Education is a seven member body that meets monthly to support and provide oversight to Buncombe County Schools. There are six districts corresponding with each of the high schools in the county (not including Asheville city schools) […]
Matt Kern
Matt Kern, personally registered as a Democrat Endorsements: Most of the local elected Democratic officials are supporting me as well as three sitting school board members; Buncombe County Democratic Party. Why I’m running: Our children deserve good leadership from someone who knows our community and has the skills to find solutions to tough problems. The […]
Register of Deeds, Buncombe County
There are two ways to view Xpress‘ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click to expand the grid below. Pat Cothran, Republican Drew Reisinger (I), Democrat
Drew Reisinger
Drew Reisinger (I), Democrat drewfordeeds.com Place of residence: West Asheville Occupation: Buncombe County Register of Deeds Political experience: Buncombe County Register of Deeds, 2011-present Endorsements: The Sierra Club; Land of Sky Association of Realtors; WNC Central Labor Council Amount of money raised: $12,382 Top three donors and amount contributed: The Ellen Frost Campaign, $750; Rev. […]
Pat Cothran
Pat Cothran, Republican patcothran.com Place of residence: Leicester Occupation: Title insurance underwriter, insuring property documents recorded in the Register of Deeds office. Political experience: 38 years of corporate business and leadership experience, which requires multiple political relationships Endorsements: I did not seek political endorsements for this elected office because it is an apolitical position. Amount […]
District 3, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners (Short-term)
There are two ways to view Xpress‘ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click to expand the grid below. This two-year term was created by the resignation of Miranda DeBruhl earlier this year. Robert Pressley, Republican David King, Democrat
Robert Pressley
Robert Pressley, Republican Robertpressley.com Place of residence: Bent Creek Occupation: Small-business owner Political experience: None Endorsements: Asheville Citizen-Times Amount of money raised: DNA Top three donors and amount contributed: DNA Why are you running? I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve raised my family here. And while I’ve seen many positive changes, I think […]
David King
David King, Democrat Davidkingbuncombe3.com Place of residence: Candler Occupation: Farrier, self-employed Political experience: Buncombe County Commissioner, District 3, 2012-14 Endorsements: Buncombe County Association of Educators; Sierra Club; Western North Carolina Central Labor Council Amount of money raised: Approximately $18,000 Top three donors and amount contributed: Ted Van Duyn, $5,000; Ken Brame, $1,500; Bob and Leslie […]
District 3, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
There are two ways to view Xpress‘ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click to expand the grid below. Joe Belcher (I), Republican Ed Hay, Democrat
Ed Hay
Ed Hay, Democrat Edhay.org Place of residence: Asheville Occupation: Attorney Political experience: In addition to service on a number of boards and commissions, I served on Asheville City Council for six years, including a term as vice mayor. Endorsements: Sierra Club; Buncombe County Association of Educators; WNC Central Labor Council Amount of money raised: Approximately […]
Joe Belcher
Joe Belcher (I), Republican Belcherforcommissioner.com Place of residence: Candler Occupation: Retired Political experience: Current Buncombe County commissioner, District 3 Endorsements: Asheville Citizen-Times Amount of money raised: On record Top three donors and amount contributed: On record Why are you running? I have enjoyed serving Buncombe County and am humbled by the support I have […]
District 2, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
There are two ways to view Xpress‘ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click to expand the grid below. Mike Fryar (I), Republican Nancy Nehls Nelson, Democrat