Meet Your 2023 Municipal Candidates

In 2023, municipal elections will take place for the following offices within Buncombe County:

  •  Woodfin Mayor

  •  Woodfin Town Council

  •  Woodfin Water & Sewer District

  •  Weaverville Town Council

Residents within the town limits of Weaverville, Woodfin, and/or Woodfin Water & Sewer District are eligible to vote.

Candidates

The following people are registered Democrats who are running for each office: 

Woodfin Mayor

Jim McAllister

Jason Moore

Woodfin Town Council

Elisabeth (Betsy) Ervin

Ken Kahn

Johanna Young

Woodfin Water & Sewer District

Ivo Ballentine

Lauren Edgerton

Larry Hopkins 

Gordon Maybury 

Weaverville Town Council

John M. Chase

Dee Lawrence

Peter B. McGuire

We'll be following up with more information about the candidates and voting as we get closer to Election Day -- November 7. Stay tuned!

Action Item

We are thrilled to announce the official opening of the Bunbombe Dems merch store! Whether you need swag to show off while getting out the vote or just braving the grocery store on a Sunday afternoon, we've got you covered. Grab a shirt or two and get ready to get out into the community with us!

Get Some Merch

Your Voice Matters

The Buncombe County Board of Elections wants to hear from you! The board is seeking community input on their early voting plan for the 2024 primary elections. The short 6-question survey covers the proposed times and locations for early voting across Buncombe County. 

The board will meet to discuss the plan and the responses to the survey on September 12. Let them know what you think today!

Take the Survey

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