County
County Commissioner, Ashe County
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 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.
Health & human services
Leslie ColvardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Caroline RenfroDemocratic
- Supports addressing rural gaps in healthcare, childcare and housing
Mike EldrethRepublican
No documented position found.
Jerry D. PowersRepublican
No documented position found.
Todd A. McNeillRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Leslie ColvardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Caroline RenfroDemocratic
- Supports eliminating barriers to access for residents
- Pledges to hear from residents before setting priorities
Mike EldrethRepublican
No documented position found.
Jerry D. PowersRepublican
No documented position found.
Todd A. McNeillRepublican
No documented position found.
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