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Esther Manheimer was elected to her third term as the mayor of Asheville Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results. First elected mayor in 2013, Manheimer defeated Kim Roney, a progressive independent serving her first term on the Asheville City Council.
Election coverage from BPR
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Democrats are hoping to fend off a Republican supermajority in the North Carolina General Assembly. Just a few seats will be the deciding factor – that means voters in rural counties could have a big impact. Have Democrats been campaigning enough in rural counties with Republican majorities to win voters?
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BPR is answering listener queries about voting in 2022 Fall midterm election. This week, a listener wanted to know about provisional ballots and when they are used
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Learn about Asheville City Council candidates' positions on housing, policing, climate, development, building an equitable Asheville and more. BPR's candidate questionnaire was created after asking voters for their questions and to share what issues matter most to them and their communities. The candidates' responses have not been fact checked or edited.
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Early voting is underway in North Carolina. BPR is answering listener queries about voting. This week’s question focuses on the rules around observing elections.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Chair candidates met on October 11th for a forum hosted by Western Carolina University, Blue Ridge Public Radio and Smoky Mountain News.Watch the full forum here.
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BPR’s Helen Chickering reports during 2022 midterms school board races often overlooked down ballot race has a bigger impact on communities than many people realize.
Statewide Election Coverage
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Incumbents led the way in the Asheville City Council race, with two candidates eliminated in Tuesday’s primary. Here’s a look at all the local results.
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BPR asked the Asheville community one question: What do you want candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote? BPR sent six questions informed by the community responses to each City Council candidate. These are the responses from all seven city council candidates.
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Do you know who is on your ballot? Use this guide to learn about which federal and judicial candidates are on your ballot and find information about their platforms based on candidate surveys and local reporting. Early voting starts October 20th.
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Republicans in North Carolina’s General Assembly currently hold strong majorities in both the House and the Senate, but not strong enough to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power. That could change in the upcoming elections, and some Western North Carolina races could play a role.
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A North Carolina judge has given a partial legal victory to state and national Republicans who sued over limits for some party members picked to monitor activity inside voting sites for the fall election.
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BPR is partnering with America Amplified to answer your questions about the voting process. This edition provides resources on how to vote before Election Day on November 8, 2022 — including same-day registration.
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In North Carolina, a new group is scaling up old tactics to hunt for voter fraud, burdening elections officials on the way.
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Blue Ridge Public Radio is part of a new community-powered journalism project to answer all your questions about how to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming midterm election. Here are some key dates and the answers to your questions about voting.
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This week's election question comes from Madison of Weaverville who wants to know if voting by mail an option during the November 8th election. Buncombe County Director of Election Services Corinne Duncan has the answers.
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A court found North Carolina law violated the Federal Voting Rights Act in limiting who could assist people with disabilities in casting their ballots to family or a legal guardian. Effective immediately, anyone who needs assistance is now entitled to get assistance from the person that they choose.
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Jasmine Beach-Ferrara received over 60 percent of the vote in the NC-11 Democratic primary election.
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View results of 2022 primary election results