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Asheville Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 13, 2027
Current holder:Esther Manheimer(Democratic)

The 2027 Asheville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Asheville, North Carolina. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

About This Race

The 2027 Asheville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Asheville, North Carolina. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2027
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2027

How to Vote

Voters in Asheville must register by October 13, 2027, either online through the North Carolina State Board of Elections portal, by mail, or in person at the Buncombe County Board of Elections office. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST; voters may also participate in early voting from October 20 to November 5, 2027, at designated early voting sites across Buncombe County. A valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, in accordance with North Carolina state law.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Esther Manheimer

Mayor of Asheville

Biography

Esther Manheimer is the incumbent mayor of Asheville, first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023. A former city attorney and longtime advocate for affordable housing and environmental sustainability, she is running for a third term to continue advancing climate resilience, equity initiatives, and downtown revitalization efforts.

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Republican

Sean Cecil

Mayor of Asheville

Biography

Sean Cecil is a small business owner and former Buncombe County Republican Party chair who is challenging Mayor Manheimer on a platform focused on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and reducing municipal bureaucracy. He emphasizes the need for stronger police presence and economic development to address rising costs and crime concerns in the city.

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