Who's on the ballot in Buncombe County?
From the NC Supreme Court down to city council, our elected leaders have a major impact on our daily lives. Which specific races you see on your ballot depends on your exact address in Buncombe, so you may not see every single one of these races listed. Look up your exact sample ballot at the NC State Board of Elections.
North Carolina
NC Supreme Court, Associate Justice
NC Court of Appeals3seats
Three of the court's 15 seats are up this year.
NC State Senate2seats
Buncombe County is split across two State Senate districts.
NC House of Representatives3seats
Buncombe County is split across three State House districts.
Constitutional Amendment — Require Photo ID for Voting
Constitutional Amendment — Maximum Income Tax Rate of 3.5%
Constitutional Amendment — Property Tax Levy Limit
Buncombe County
NC Superior Court Judge
One of Buncombe's Superior Court seats is up this year.
NC District Court Judge5seats
Five of Buncombe's District Court seats are up this year.
District Attorney, District 40
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners3seats
Districts 1, 2, and 3 are up this year.
Buncombe County Schools Board of Education3seats
Nonpartisan. Districts 3, 5, and 6 are up this year.
Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court
Buncombe County Sheriff
Buncombe Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
City of Asheville Mayor
Nonpartisan.
City of Asheville City Council
Nonpartisan. Three of the council's six seats are up this year.
Asheville City Schools Board of Education
Nonpartisan. Four of the board's seven seats are up this year.
Town of Black Mountain Mayor
Nonpartisan.
Town of Black Mountain Town Council2seats
Nonpartisan. Two regular seats plus one unexpired two-year term are up this year.
Town of Montreat Commissioner
Nonpartisan. Three seats are up this year.
Make a plan to vote
People who pick a day are far more likely to actually go. Early voting in Buncombe County runs Oct 15–31.
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