Leslie Colvard
Democratic
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County Commissioner, Ashe County
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- 3
- Term
- 4 years
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- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.
Caroline Renfro
Democratic
Recording studio owner; past chair/CEO of Lost Province Arts
The gist
- Supports eliminating barriers to access for residents
- Supports addressing rural gaps in healthcare, childcare and housing
- Pledges to hear from residents before setting priorities
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Supports eliminating barriers to access for residents
Caroline Renfro, candidate for Ashe County Commissioner, addresses Democratic Women of AsheNews coverage · Ashe Post & Times · ashepostandtimes.com
“I believe in creating opportunities for people, eliminating barriers to access and leading with empathy.”
Supports addressing rural gaps in healthcare, childcare and housing
Renfro for Ashe County CommissionerCampaign website · Renfro for Ashe · renfroforashe.com
“folks who lack resources or access to things like healthcare, childcare, adequate housing and opportunities for personal and professional growth”
Pledges to hear from residents before setting priorities
Renfro for Ashe County CommissionerCampaign website · Renfro for Ashe · renfroforashe.com
“Leaders cannot address a need they don’t understand, period. We have to hear from the people.”
Mike Eldreth
RepublicanIncumbent
Ashe County commissioner
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Jerry D. Powers
RepublicanIncumbent
Vice chair, Ashe County Board of Commissioners
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Todd A. McNeill
RepublicanIncumbent
Chairman, Ashe County Board of Commissioners
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