By acclamation, the assembled delegates of the Buncombe County Democratic Party elected Emmet Carney (pictured at right with outgoing chair Charles Carter) their new chair at the annual convention this morning.
Photo by Jerry Nelson
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Simerly bows out of Democratic chair’s race
Citing a possible conflict with her work for Rep. Heath Shuler‘s campaign, Lindsey Simerly has announced that she is withdrawing from the race for chair of the Buncombe County Democratic Party. This marks the second withdrawal of a candidate from this race.
Bothwell withdraws from Democratic chair race
A day after declaring his candidacy, Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell has withdrawn from the race for chair of the Buncombe County Democratic Party, stating it would interfere with his plans to seek other office in 2012.
Two candidates enter race for Democratic chair
The race for Buncombe County Democratic Party Chair is shaping up, with Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell and Lindsey Simerly, director of field and outreach for Rep. Heath Shuler‘s campaign, both throwing their hats in the proverbial ring.