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Here are the midterm election results for Asheville mayor, City Council, NC-11 and more.
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Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
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In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
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Voters in Buncombe and Henderson counties are deciding whether to raise their property taxes. They'll also decide on the statewide amendment that limits how much taxes can go up. -
What you need to know from the Oct. 20 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. -
In a rematch with Kim Roney, the incumbent is touting her ability to navigate change and secure Helene recovery money as her competitive edge. -
In her campaign for Asheville’s next mayor, council member Kim Roney says she is knocking on thousands of doors and pushing for new ideas around policing and government transparency. -
Early in-person voting runs through Oct. 31, with same-day registration available at every site. -
Voters are most concerned about economic pressures, surveys show
