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Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 8, 2026
Current holder:Terri Wells(Democratic)

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the five-member governing body responsible for countywide services including public health, safety, infrastructure, and budget oversight in western North Carolina. Voters will elect commissioners in staggered or at-large districts, with multiple seats contested due to term expirations and potential vacancies.

About This Race

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the five-member governing body responsible for countywide services including public health, safety, infrastructure, and budget oversight in western North Carolina. Voters will elect commissioners in staggered or at-large districts, with multiple seats contested due to term expirations and potential vacancies.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 15, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Buncombe County, North Carolina, residents must register by October 8, 2026, either online via the NC State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the county board of elections office. Early voting will be available from October 15 to November 2, 2026, at designated sites throughout the county; on Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place and present a valid photo ID as required by state law.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Terri Wells

Buncombe County Commissioner

Biography

Terri Wells is a incumbent Buncombe County Commissioner first elected in 2018, serving District 2. She is a former social worker and nonprofit administrator advocating for affordable housing, equity in public services, and environmental sustainability, seeking re-election to continue her work on fiscal responsibility and community resilience.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Robert Pressley

Buncombe County Commissioner

Biography

Robert Pressley is a former NASCAR driver and small business owner from Asheville, running for Buncombe County Commissioner to promote fiscal conservatism, infrastructure improvements, and reduced government regulation. He emphasizes public safety, job creation, and preserving the county’s rural character amid growth pressures.

Campaign Website

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