Who is the current Chair of the Buncombe Board of Commissioners?
Brownie Newman. In October, Brownie announced that he will not seek re-election. Brownie was first elected to the Commission in 2012. Brownie then ran and won a campaign to become Chair in 2016. Brownie was re-elected as Chair in 2020.
When was Amanda first elected to the County Commission?
Amanda won the primary and also the general election in 2018. That was Amanda’s first political campaign. Amanda ran and won re-election to the County Commission in 2022.
Will there be a primary in this race?
A primary election will be held on March 5, but we don’t yet know if this race will be on the ballot. So far, Amanda is the first and only Democrat to announce her candidacy.
Would Amanda be the first woman to serve as Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners?
Yes! So far as we can tell, having consulted with local historians, Amanda Edwards would be the first woman to be elected as Chair in the history of Buncombe County. It’s about time, don’t you think?
Where can I register to vote?
You can register to vote at the Buncombe Board of Elections. Their address is 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801. Their phone number is (828) 250-4200.
Who can answer my other questions about voting?
The Buncombe Board of Elections is the best resource for voting information. Their address is 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801. Their phone number is (828) 250-4200.