In the crowded, fluorescent-lit basement of the Buncombe County Democratic Party headquarters in Oakley on Dec. 18, Democrats conducted the final election of 2024.

In the crowded, fluorescent-lit basement of the Buncombe County Democratic Party headquarters in Oakley on Dec. 18, Democrats conducted the final election of 2024.
Candidates elected to council seats in Hendersonville and Black Mountain Nov. 5 know that Helene recovery will be a priority during their terms.
This November, voters will, for the first time, make the Asheville City Board of Education a fully elected board.
In one of the more crowded races in recent history for seats on the Buncombe County Board of Education, nine candidates are running for four seats on Western North Carolina’s largest school board.
The 2024 races for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners are unusual for their variety: there is a race for commission chair featuring an incumbent, a commission seat race featuring an incumbent and another commission seat race with two candidates who are new to public office.
Candidates talk about spending, support for education and what regulating short-term rentals should look like.
If you don’t know what a Soil & Water Conservation District supervisor does, you are not alone. Here’s a quick primer on the position, which Buncombe County voters will decide on this fall.
“Let’s prioritize candidates who propose practical policies to ensure our city remains a safe, thriving place.”
“In addition to early in-person voting information and intros into the various positions being voted on, each candidate’s response to the issues you posed was extremely helpful.”
“None of Edwards’ co-sponsored laws are helping law enforcement or anyone else in Western North Carolina.”
“He continues to show us that he is not interested in supporting the needs and the values of the citizens of Western North Carolina.”
“Every time I’ve contacted her, she has been responsive: listening carefully, asking and answering questions, and lending support as needed.”
“Her approach is not limited to election periods; rather, she consistently reaches out to understand and address the needs and challenges of local businesses and families.”
“I think a member of the GOP should be voted as governor of North Carolina because we do need another Pat McCrory or James Martin as chief executive of the Tar Heel State for the good of the state of North Carolina.”
“I’ve watched her show up for town halls, meet-and-greets in private homes and public meetings — whatever it takes to support her community in an effort to make her neighbors’ lives better.”
“She is smart, organized and hardworking. Her first-term work on the Board of Commissioners has built her knowledge of finance, budgets and public policy.”
“Terri is a consensus builder. She brings voters from all sides of the aisle together.”
“She advocates for environmental stewardship, public education and rural broadband.”