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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Driscoll, Bennett, Davis had early lead in campaign fundraising

Republicans Dan Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran and attorney, and Lynda Bennett, who has the endorsement of incumbent Mark Meadows, and Democrat Moe Davis raised the most money in early fundraising in the 11th Congressional District election.   Read Story »

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Democrats hope voter fervor flips 11th District

Democratic candidates for Congress hope the enthusiasm they’re seeing at campaign events translates into a big voter turnout that propels their party’s nominee to an upset win in November.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Snow postpones League's 'All Things Voting' forum

The League of Women Voters of Henderson County postponed its “All Things Voting” program a week because of Thursday's snowstorm. The event is now scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St.​ Community members will have the opportunity to learn and ask about current issues pertaining to voting as presenters cover many aspects of voting and elections. Board of Elections Director Karen Hebb will speak about current voting regulations while retired Hendersonville High School history teacher Paul Goebel will cover the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and what has happened to it. Ron Katz, WNC social justice advocate, will discuss redistricting and fair maps, and Ernie Mowell, League of Women Voters vice president, will focus on the importance of the 2020 census. Sample ballots, early one-stop voting hours and locations, and LWVHC voter guide, VOTE411.org, will also be available. A question-and-answer period will follow the speakers’ presentations. The event is free and open to the public.     Read Story »

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N.C. Senate primary features rare diversity

Voters looking for diversity in a county bereft of diversity in its politics need look no further than the Democratic primary for state Senate.   Read Story »

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Faced with a 'wow' list of applicants, Laurel Park board fills vacancy

Choosing from a "wow" list of six candidates who applied for a vacant seat, the Laurel Park Town Council chose a young mom and nonprofit leader who they said would give voice to young families.   Read Story »

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VOTER GUIDE: Democrats respond on Tap Root, N.C. 191, greenways

Two Democrats are running for the District 2 seat on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, setting up a rare Democratic primary for a local seat.   Read Story »

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VoteVets endorses Remillard for state House

VoteVets, a national organization that promotes military veterans running for office and advocates for veterans’ issues, announced its endorsement of Josh Remillard for the N.C. House District 117 seat.   Read Story »

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Commissioner Edney endorses King for Congress

Henderson County Commissioner Mike Edney on Friday joined several other Henderson County officials in endorsing Wayne King in the Republican primary to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows.   Read Story »

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VOTER GUIDE: Dct. 5 County Commission candidates on roads, development, greenways

The candidates for the Republican nomination for the District 5 Henderson County Board of Commissioners seat are David Hill and Stephen Mace.   Read Story »

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