“I have seen in him exactly what all of our constituents need in a quality representative, no matter which side of the political aisle you’re on.”
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Letter: Vote to protect our mountains
“Hurricane Helene was an anomaly, but it will become the norm if we keep voting for representatives like Edwards.”
Letter: Edwards is too extreme for our vote
“Chuck Edwards is too extreme for my vote because he is putting a cult above the country.”
2024 Election Voter Guide: U.S. House 11
The race for U.S. House District 11 might be surprising this year, depending on which voters show up for the Nov. 5 election. Democrat Caleb Rudow is challenging Republican Chuck Edwards in the predominantly Republican district, but if Rudow gets a surge of support in Asheville and other Democratic pockets, he could take the seat. […]
Local candidates see surge from presidential race
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, and former President Donald Trump’s recent rally in Asheville, local candidates and supporters discuss what impact, if any, the national race will have on local campaigns.
Letter: Edwards’ legislation hasn’t helped WNC
“None of Edwards’ co-sponsored laws are helping law enforcement or anyone else in Western North Carolina.”
2024 Primary Election Voter Guide
As the saying goes, “All politics is local.” At Xpress, we firmly believe this, which is why we’ve focused our primary election guide on local races that pertain specifically to Buncombe County. There will be a lot of new faces on local boards, offices, councils and benches. Asheville Vice Mayor Sandra Kilgore is one of several […]
Republican Edwards crushes challengers in race to raise, spend campaign cash
Candidate finance reports covering all of 2023, including the first weeks of the 2024 campaign, show Republican Chuck Edwards crushing Democrat Caleb Rudow and Edwards’ Republican primary challenger Christian Reagan from rural Clay County.
2024 Primary Voter Guide: U.S. House 11
Two years ago, the primary race for District 11 between then-state Sen. Chuck Edwards of Hendersonville and the controversial U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, drew national attention. This time around, the primary between now-U.S. Rep. Edwards and Christian Reagan has been relatively quiet. Edwards, who owns multiple McDonald’s fast-food franchises, did not respond to requests from Xpress […]
WTF: What can Chuck Edwards do for you?
Xpress spoke with Edwards in the latest installment of our “WTF?” feature — Want The Facts — to learn more about what his office can provide, how residents can reach out and what his goals are for constituent service.
Five takeaways from Buncombe’s 2022 general election
Complete Democratic control of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, a better-than-expected performance by Jasmine Beach-Ferrara and $70 million in new spending for county initiatives all emerged from this year’s midterm election results.
Letter: Who is more pro-life — Beach-Ferrara or Edwards?
“When I consider pro-life policies, I think affordable housing and health care, safe schools, commonsense gun control laws, clean water and air, conversion to renewable resources, a strong social safety net.”
Letter: Our rights are on the line this election
“Beasley and Beach-Ferrara will protect the rights we have enjoyed for decades. Budd and Edwards want to send us back 50 years or more.”
Letter: Candidates should state positions about Jan. 6
“I have no problem with Christians being guided by their faith in their personal lives, but I do not want any of my elected officials making decisions that will impact all of us based on their religion. Whatever that religion is.”
Letter: Beach-Ferrara favors an inclusive society
“She favors an inclusive society that maintains rights, fairness and opportunity for every citizen.”
Letter: Where’s the coverage of Edwards vs. Beach-Ferrara?
“Jasmine Beach-Ferrara vs. Chuck Edwards just doesn’t seem to inspire local media the way the blood sport of Moe Davis vs. Madison Cawthorn did two years ago.”
2022 General Voter Guide: U.S. House 11
General election candidates for the 2022 U.S. House District 11 race share their positions with Xpress.
Letter: Pick candidates who support women’s right to choose
“In so doing, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara will represent us in the 11th Congressional District and Cheri Beasley will represent us in the U.S. Senate because freedom of choice is key to a thriving democracy.”
How might abortion restrictions impact child welfare in WNC?
WNC retains abortion access through Planned Parenthood’s Asheville Health Center, the region’s sole provider of the procedure. What is less clear, at least at this moment, is how restrictions on abortion will impact the area’s child welfare system.
Edwards, Republican panel talk ‘leftist agenda’ in schools
The N.C. Republican Party’s Aug. 17 panel discussion in Hendersonville was billed with the theme of “Family First.”
Letter: Choice rally offers self-defeating option
“The core of any democracy is participation by we the people in stating our preferences through the ballot box.”