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Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 10, 2028
Current holder:Beverly Knight(Democratic)

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners election on November 7, 2028, will determine members of the seven-member governing board responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing public services in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Seats are elected at-large in partisan races, with multiple positions up for election in 2028.

About This Race

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners election on November 7, 2028, will determine members of the seven-member governing board responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing public services in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Seats are elected at-large in partisan races, with multiple positions up for election in 2028.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 10, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the 2028 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners election, North Carolina residents must register by October 10, 2028, either online through the NC State Board of Elections portal, by mail, or in person at designated sites. Voters can cast ballots during early voting from October 24 to November 5, 2028, or on Election Day, November 7, 2028, at their assigned polling place; a valid photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Beverly Knight

Buncombe County Commissioner

Biography

Beverly Knight is a current Buncombe County Commissioner first elected in 2020, serving as Chair since 2022. A native of Asheville and former social worker, she is running for re-election to continue her work on affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and expanding healthcare access across the county.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Joe Belcher

Buncombe County Commissioner

Biography

Joe Belcher is a small business owner and former Asheville City Councilmember seeking his first term on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. He is running on a platform focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety improvements, and streamlining county permitting processes to support local job growth.

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