The majority of local races in Graham County are contested with Republican, Unaffiliated and Democratic candidates.
BPR reached out to all candidates on the state candidate list to fill out a short survey about priorities. If you are a candidate and would like to fill out the survey now, please reach out to news@bpr.org.
Graham County Board of Commissioners
Thomas Keith Jr. Menard
Unaffiliated
Thomas Menard is listed as working for Graham County’s Building Inspection department. He does not have an online campaign site or social media presence. Menard did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Connie Orr
Republican Party
Incumbent Connie Orr is a longtime commissioner who serves on the Southwestern Commission Board as chair. She has been active in discussions about substance use policy, healthcare and other local issues. She does not have an online campaign site or social media presence. Orr did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Meggan Bree Smith
Republican Party
Meggan Smith is a part-time primary-care provider at the Graham County Health Department, Graham County Star reported. She does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media.She does not have an online campaign site or social media presence. Smith did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Lynn Cody
Republican Party
Incumbent Lynn Cody was elected in 2022. He lives in Stecoah and is the finance officer for Fontana Regional Library, according to LinkedIn. He does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media. Cody did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Machelle Crisp
Democratic Party
Crisp says she has worked in the Graham County Finance Department for almost 20 years. On her social media, she shares that the financial health of the county is a top priority for her while also discussing past issues with the county. Crisp did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Graham Board of Education
Roger Edward Howell
Republican Party
Known as “Eddie,” Howell lives in Robbinsville and is assistant coach for the Robbinsville High School Girls Basketball team. Howell does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media. Howell did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Douglas Rodney Nelson
Republican Party
Incumbent Rodney Nelson is a retired Graham County Middle School Teacher and Coach. He began his tenure on the Board of Education in 2008. His goal as a Board member is to take care of students and staff, according to the school board website. Nelson does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media. Nelson did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Corey Berton Snider
Republican Party
Snider is a native of Graham County and is store manager at CM Supply according to the Graham Star. Snider does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media. Snider did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Robert Dale Anderson
Unaffiliated
Anderson does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media. Anderson did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Graham Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Brian A. Wood
This is a nonpartisan position. Wood does not have a campaign website and is not active on social media. Wood did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
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