According to Carolina Transparency — a vote-tracking initiative of the Raleigh-based Civitas Institute — 22,752 residents have already cast their primary votes. The regular election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8.
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Who’s on the ballot? The May 8 primary candidates for the Asheville area
With at least 30 possible ballot variations in Buncombe County alone, there’s a dizzying array of choices for candidates. Here’s a short list.
J.B. Howard, Republican, candidate for chair, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
J.B. Howard responds to the Xpress questionnaire.
Glenda Weinert, Republican, candidate for chair, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Glenda Weinert responds to the Xpress questionnaire.
Milton Byrd, Democrat, candidate for chair, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Milton Byrd responds to the Xpress questionnaire.
Michelle Pace Wood, Democrat, candidate for District 3, Buncombe County Commissioners
Party Democrat Slogan Your Voice For Jobs Profession Small Business Owner Residence Candler Funding Report to be filed soon. Top donors are Ben Pace ($1,000) and Jamie Pace ($1,000). Endorsements None 1. Do you favor A) creating a regional water authority, B) giving the existing system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District or C) leaving it […]
David King, Republican, candidate for District 3, Buncombe County Commissioners
Linda Southard, Republican, candidate for District 3, Buncombe County Commissioners
Party Republican Slogan Elect a Citizen, Not a Politician Profession Businesswoman and successful entrepreneur Residence Candler Funding Mostly self-funded. Endorsements Buncombe County Board of Education member Lisa Baldwin, Buncombe Forward 1. Do you favor A) creating a regional water authority, B) giving the existing system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District or C) leaving it under […]
David Gantt, Democrat, candidate for chair, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
David Gantt responds to the Xpress questionnaire.
Terry Van Duyn, Democrat, candidate for District 3, Buncombe County Commissioners
Mike Fryar, Republican, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County Commissioners
Party: Republican Slogan: “Common Sense Solutions” Profession: Small-business owner, former race-car engine builder Residence: Fairview Funding: Top donors are Roy and Becky Ramsey ($750), James Young ($750), Mark Delk ($500), Linsey and Teresa DeBruhl ($250), Mark Meadows ($250), Kelly & Miranda DeBruhl ($250), Albert Sneed ($250) Endorsements: Nathan Ramsey, former chairman, Buncombe County Board of […]
Keith Young, Democrat, candidate for District 1, Buncombe County
Aixa Wilson, Democrat, candidate for District 1, Buncombe County
Buncombe Commissioners approve rezoning requests, more
During its May 1 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a pair of rezoning requests, presented Buncombe Environmental Leadership Awards, heard a report from the N.C. Department of Transportation and more.
JoAnn Morgan, Democrat, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County
Brownie Newman, Democrat, candidate for District 1, Buncombe County
Carol Peterson, Democrat, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Zoning out
The May 1 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will feature a pair of rezoning requests to allow more development in Oteen and Fairview.