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County Commissioner, Henderson County · District 03

Rudd Orr

Candidate for County Commissioner, Henderson County, District 03

Republican

Background

Occupation
Homebuilder

A Mills River homebuilder and political newcomer who won the March 2026 Republican primary for the District 3 seat being vacated by Commission Chair Bill Lapsley.

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Documented positions

Environment & parks

  • Supports preserving farmland and limiting development

    He also named providing needed infrastructure among his priorities.

    Orr defeats Wyatt, McCall rolls, House incumbents cruise, road bonds win big

    News coverage · Hendersonville Lightning · Mar 4, 2026 · hendersonvillelightning.com

    “His priorities as a commissioner will include preserving farmland in the county, limiting development and providing needed infrastructure.”
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