Primary Election Recap
Congratulations to our Democratic general election candidates, and thanks to all our local and statewide Democrats who stepped up to run for office! Here's a recap of the results:
Federal Office:
- President: Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
North Carolina:
- Governor: Josh Stein
- Lieutenant Governor: Rachel Hunt
- Attorney General: Jeff Jackson
- Commissioner of Insurance: Natasha Marcus
- Superintendent of Public Instruction: Maurice (Mo) Green
- Treasurer: Wesley Harris
Judicial:
- NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 06: Allison Riggs
- District Court Judge District 40 Seat 06: Robin Leigh Merrell
- District Court Judge District 40 Seat 06: Meredith Pressley Stone
Buncombe County:
- Board of Commissioners District 01: Jennifer Horton
- Clerk of Superior Court: Jean Marie Christy
Asheville City Council:
- Sage Turner
- Kevan Frazier
- Roberto (Bo) Hess
- Tod Leaven
Additional Democratic candidates who did not have a primary will be on the November ballot. A list of general election candidates who did not have a primary can be found on our website.
Action Items
Join our next Governor at a Meet & Greet this Friday! Doors open at 9:30 a.m., event starts at 10 a.m. We can't wait to see you there!
Save The Date
Save the date for a special joint fundraiser for Buncombe Dems and the North Carolina Democratic Party!
Please join Pam & Todd Eveland for a reception in support of the North Carolina Democratic Party and the Buncombe County Democratic Party with NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton & Buncombe County Democratic Party Chair Kathie Kline.
Saturday, April 13th, 5:00 - 8:00pm at the home of Pam & Todd Eveland, Asheville, NC (address provided upon RSVP).
Buncombe County Men’s Club
The Buncombe County Men's Club will once again host an informative breakfast meeting to meet with elected officials and candidates, and to hear from a select candidate about their campaign. This week we'll be joined by two young, dynamic candidates for our council of state: Jessica Holmes, our current NC Auditor and Braxton Winston, candidate for Commissioner of Labor.
The breakfasts are open to all! See you bright and early, Saturday, March 9 at 8 a.m. at Buncombe Dems HQ!
