Buncombe County, North Carolina 2026 election
On November 3, 2026, Buncombe County elects its sheriff, county commissioner, clerk of superior court and special district board members: 6 races, 12 candidates. Parts of Buncombe County also vote in Asheville City Schools and 1 other school district, linked below.
Cities and towns in Buncombe County
Places that overlap Buncombe County
Statewide races on the North Carolina ballot
Every North Carolina ballot also has 1 statewide race: U.S. Senate.
County offices
5 races · 8 candidates
Clerk of Superior Court
County Commissioner, District 1
County Commissioner, District 2
County Commissioner, District 3
- Al Whitesides
Sheriff
Special districts
1 race · 4 candidates
Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
- Alan Ditmore
- Anthony D. Cole
- Sara Nichols
- Trent Duncan