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Who represents Black Mountain, from the town to the president, what each office decides, how to reach them and when you next vote. Every line names its source.
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, checked 2026-10-06
Your official sample ballot (the State Board of Elections' own voter search tool).
The board's wordingConstitutional amendment to require all voters, not just those presenting to vote in person, to present photo identification before voting.
The board's wordingConstitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).
The board's wordingConstitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.
The board's wordingAdditional property taxes may be levied on property located in the County of Buncombe in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on bonds if approved by the following ballot question. SHALL the order authorizing $30 million of bonds plus interest to provide funds to fund the acquisition and improvement of land or interests therein for conservation purposes, including the protection of natural resources and preservation of farms and scenic landscapes, and the development of parks, greenways, trails, and other outdoor recreational opportunities, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds be approved, in light of the following: (1) The estimated cumulative cost over the life of the bonds, using the highest interest rate charged for similar debt over the last 20 years, would be $47,615,115 (consisting of $30 million principal amount of the bonds plus $17,615,115 of interest). (2) The estimated amount of property tax liability increase for each one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of property tax value to service the cumulative cost over the life of the bond provided above would be $4.10 per year.
The board's wordingAdditional property taxes may be levied on property located in the County of Buncombe in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on bonds if approved by the following ballot question. SHALL the order authorizing $40 million of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of housing for the benefit of persons of low or moderate income including construction of related infrastructure improvements and acquisition of related land and rights-of-way, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds be approved, in light of the following: (1) The estimated cumulative cost over the life of the bonds, using the highest interest rate charged for similar debt over the last 20 years, would be $63,486,820 (consisting of $40 million principal amount of the bonds plus $23,486,820 of interest). (2) The estimated amount of property tax liability increase for each one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of property tax value to service the cumulative cost over the life of the bond provided above would be $5.50 per year.
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Your town
country:us/state:nc/place:3706140/office:mayor
PentaPost's descriptionLeads the town council and speaks for the town; how much the mayor decides depends on the town's charter.
No party on the ballot
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN MAYOR, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/place:3706140/office:council
PentaPost's descriptionSets the town property tax and budget, local ordinances, zoning inside town limits, and town services such as water and police.
No party on the ballot
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot
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Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN TOWN COUNCIL, 4 candidates
On your ballot Nov 3: TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN TOWN COUNCIL (UNEXPIRED), 2 candidates
Your county
country:us/state:nc/county:buncombe/office:county-commission
PentaPost's descriptionSets the county property tax and budget, including school and sheriff funding, and zoning outside town limits.
Democratic · Chairman
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
Democratic · District 1
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
Democratic · District 3
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
Democratic · District 2
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 01, 2 candidates
On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 02, 2 candidates
On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 03, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/county:buncombe/office:sheriff
PentaPost's descriptionRuns the county jail, patrols outside town limits, and serves court papers and warrants.
Democratic
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: BUNCOMBE COUNTY SHERIFF, 2 candidates
country:us/state:nc/county:buncombe/office:register-of-deeds
PentaPost's descriptionRecords land deeds and mortgages, and issues marriage licenses and copies of birth and death certificates.
Democratic
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/county:buncombe/office:soil-and-water
PentaPost's descriptionRuns the county's soil and water conservation programs for farms and land.
No party on the ballot
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: BUNCOMBE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR, 4 candidates
country:us/state:nc/county:buncombe/office:board-of-education/buncombe-county-schools
PentaPost's descriptionSets school policy, hires the superintendent, and adopts the school budget the county funds.
No party on the ballot · District 4
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot · District 1
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot · At-large
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot · District 2
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot · Enka
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot · Erwin
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
No party on the ballot · Reynolds
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 03, 1 candidate
On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 05, 2 candidates
On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 06, 2 candidates
country:us/state:nc/county:buncombe/office:clerk-of-court
PentaPost's descriptionKeeps the court records, handles estates and guardianships, and collects court fees and fines.
Democratic
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: BUNCOMBE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-1
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 1
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 40 SEAT 01, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-2
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 2
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 40 SEAT 02, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-3
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 3
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 40 SEAT 03, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-4
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 4
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 40 SEAT 04, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-5
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 5
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 40 SEAT 05, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-6
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 6
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/district_court_district:40/office:district-court-judge/seat-7
PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 7
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/prosecutorial_district:40/office:district-attorney
PentaPost's descriptionDecides which criminal cases the state prosecutes in the district's courts.
Democratic
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 40, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/superior_court_district:40/office:superior-court-judge/seat-1
PentaPost's descriptionTries felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000.
Democratic · Seat 1
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/superior_court_district:40/office:superior-court-judge/seat-2
PentaPost's descriptionTries felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000.
The current holder is not in the record yet.
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 40 SEAT 02, 1 candidate
Your seats in the state legislature
State House: 120 seats (Republican 71, Democratic 47, Independent 2); majority Republican.
State Senate: 50 seats (Republican 30, Democratic 20); majority Republican.
country:us/state:nc/sldl:114/office:lower
PentaPost's descriptionVotes on state laws, the state budget and taxes, and the public schools and universities.
Democratic · 114
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: Open States, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 114, 1 candidate
country:us/state:nc/sldu:46/office:upper
PentaPost's descriptionVotes on state laws, the state budget and taxes, and the public schools and universities.
Republican · 46
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate
Government recordsource: Open States, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46, 2 candidates
Your state's executive
country:us/state:nc/office:governor
PentaPost's descriptionSigns or vetoes state laws, proposes the state budget, runs the state agencies, and names some judges and board members.
Democratic
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: Open States, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:lieutenant-governor
PentaPost's descriptionPresides over the state senate and takes the governor's place when the governor cannot serve.
Democratic
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: Open States, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:attorney-general
PentaPost's descriptionRepresents the state in court and brings consumer protection cases.
Democratic
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: Open States, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:secretary-of-state
PentaPost's descriptionRegisters businesses, lobbyists and trademarks, and keeps the state's official records.
Democratic
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:auditor
PentaPost's descriptionAudits how state agencies spend public money.
Republican
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:treasurer
PentaPost's descriptionManages the state's money and investments and the state employees' pension and health plans.
Republican
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:superintendent
PentaPost's descriptionLeads the state's public school agency and carries out the State Board of Education's policies.
Democratic
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:commissioner-of-agriculture
PentaPost's descriptionRuns farm and food safety inspections, fuel and gas pump checks, and the state fair.
Republican
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:commissioner-of-insurance
PentaPost's descriptionRegulates insurance companies and their rates, and oversees fire marshals and building codes.
Republican
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:commissioner-of-labor
PentaPost's descriptionInspects workplace safety, elevators and amusement rides, and enforces wage and hour laws.
Republican
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-1
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
The current holder is not in the record yet.
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 01, 2 candidates
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-2
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
The current holder is not in the record yet.
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 02, 2 candidates
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-3
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
The current holder is not in the record yet.
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 03, 2 candidates
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-8
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 8
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-9
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 9
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-10
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 10
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-11
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 11
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-12
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 12
next vote November 2, 2032
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-14
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 14
next vote November 2, 2032
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:court-of-appeals/seat-15
PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.
Republican · Seat 15
next vote November 2, 2032
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:supreme-court/seat-1
PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.
The current holder is not in the record yet.
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: NC SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SEAT 01, 2 candidates
country:us/state:nc/office:supreme-court/seat-3
PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.
Republican · Seat 3
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:supreme-court/seat-5
PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.
Republican · Seat 5
next vote November 5, 2030
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
country:us/state:nc/office:supreme-court/seat-6
PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.
Democratic · Seat 6
next vote November 2, 2032
Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, election results, fetched 2026-10-06
Washington
U.S. House: 439 seats (Republican 221, Democrat 217, Independent 1); majority Republican; Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson; House Majority Leader: Steve Scalise; House Minority Leader: Hakeem S. Jeffries.
U.S. Senate: 100 seats (Republican 53, Democrat 45, Independent 2); majority Republican; Senate Majority Leader: John Thune; Senate Minority Leader: Charles E. Schumer.
country:us/state:nc/cd:11/office:us-house
PentaPost's descriptionVotes on federal laws, taxes and spending; every federal tax bill starts in the House.
Republican · District 11
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 11, 3 candidates
country:us/state:nc/office:us-senate
PentaPost's descriptionVotes on federal laws, taxes and spending, confirms federal judges and cabinet members, and gives its consent to treaties.
Republican · Class 3
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06
Republican · Class 2
this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate
Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06
On your ballot Nov 3: US SENATE, 4 candidates
country:us/office:president
PentaPost's descriptionSigns or vetoes federal laws, runs the federal agencies, commands the armed forces, and names federal judges with the Senate's consent.
Republican
next vote November 7, 2028
Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06
Contests the State Board of Elections lists for other towns in the county; they are not on your ballot
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