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Everything you need to know for the 2024 election.

Your Vote: NC Senate District 49

NC Senate District 49 covers much of Buncombe County, including Asheville. Incumbent Democratic Rep. Julie Mayfield faces a challenge by Republican Kristie Sluder.

Julie Mayfield

Democratic Party

Where are you from?

Born in Atlanta

What is your top priority if elected? 

I have three priorities for this session: passing legislation that would give the NC Attorney General more authority over hospital mergers, including the ability to deny them, so that no community suffers as we have after the sale of Mission to HCA; strengthening and codifying the prohibition on the corporate practice of medicine and other provisions that will protects the doctor -patient relationship from corporate interference; and adopting policies that will ease our housing crisis.

What three words would you use to describe your political values? 

Progressive, practical, protective

What do you wish the community knew about this office?  

My office is here to help you with any problem you are having with state government, be it DMV, DOT, employment, licensing, DHHS, corrections, or any other state agency. We can also usually be helpful with local government concerns by connecting you with the right people. Finally, if you have had a bad experience at Mission, please email me and I can help you report it or report it for you.

What is one thing that you want to say to voters? 

Serving you, representing you, and fighting for you is a privilege, and I am grateful that you trust me to do so.

Where do you currently live? 

West Asheville

Kristie Sluder

Republican Party

Where are you from?

Robbinsville NC

What is your top priority if elected?  

Stabilizing the Nuclear Family System

What three words would you use to describe your political values? 

Faith. Family. Freedom.

What do you wish the community knew about this office?  

This office has the ability to bring substantial economic opportunity to three area.

What is one thing that you want to say to voters? 

I will use every means at my disposal to empower, protect and equip families, parents and the common man.

Where do you currently live? 

Weaverville