Asheville Citizen Times: Who’s on the Ballot for Asheville’s 2026 Primary Election
Ahead of North Carolina’s March 2026 primary election, the Asheville Citizen Times published a guide outlining the candidates and races appearing on local ballots across Buncombe County.
Among the most closely watched local contests was the Asheville City Council race, where 20 candidates competed for three available seats on council.
Candidates listed on the ballot included:
Drew Ball
Maggie Ullman Berthiaume
Jeffrey Burroughs
Scott Burroughs
R. Blake Butler
Tiffany DeBellott
Dan Ferrell
Angel Gonzales
Nina Ireland
Shaunda Jackson
Tyler Ladd
Jess Young McLean
David Moritz
Antanette Mosley
Bobby Smith
Sheneika Smith
CJ Snyder
Kyle Turner
Jared Wheatley
Keith Young
The nonpartisan primary election took place March 3, with the top six candidates advancing to the November general election, where voters will ultimately elect three council members.
The race drew one of the largest candidate fields in Asheville’s recent history, reflecting strong public interest in local government and the future of the city.